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AJ62 KUG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,830 mi
Last recorded123,830 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KUG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,586 miles

Exhaust flexi worn/deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside Rear inner light unit faulty (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside Rear inner light unit faulty (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial oil leak underside around rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 115,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm balljoint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi worn/deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside Rear inner light unit faulty (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside Rear inner light unit faulty (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial oil leak underside around rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 106,400 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 79,938 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 61,155 miles

exhaust reading 0.00 too clean for print out

n/s/r rev light in/op

n/s/r side light in/op

Pass 7 Dec 2017 48,726 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 48,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 34,863 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 23,467 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge, but not showing cords

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AJ62 KUG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ62 KUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ62 KUG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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