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AJ62 XCF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,041 mi
Last recorded80,041 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 XCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,041 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 80,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 72,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 70,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 69,189 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 69,187 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 69,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 68,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,937 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2020 52,872 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,527 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 15,953 miles

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 XCF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCF, 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 XCF registered?

AJ62 XCF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is AJ62 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 XCF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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