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AA06 COO

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,289 mi
Last recorded128,289 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 COO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 128,289 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 123,122 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 103,120 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 91,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,836 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,102 miles

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 18 Aug 2018 55,972 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,512 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 27,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AA06 COO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AA06 COO, 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 AA06 COO registered?

AA06 COO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AA06 COO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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