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AJ62 LAO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,299 mi
Last recorded200,299 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 LAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 200,299 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 200,299 miles

Road wheel fixing missing both front wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing both rear wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 191,757 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 191,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 170,950 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 170,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 130,984 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 120,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 110,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,899 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,116 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,133 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 28,882 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

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 LAO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LAO, 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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What year was AJ62 LAO registered?

AJ62 LAO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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