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AA04 KOP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,313 mi
Last recorded109,313 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 KOP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 109,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 96,257 miles

Engine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 82,430 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 82,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,740 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,051 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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AA04 KOP 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 92.3%.

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 AA04 KOP, 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 AA04 KOP registered?

AA04 KOP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AA04 KOP safe to buy?

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