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AA62 AMA

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,424 mi
Last recorded104,424 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA62 AMA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 104,424 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 104,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,663 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 94,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,460 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s&n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,853 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring view to components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,307 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 40,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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AA62 AMA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA62 AMA, 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 AA62 AMA registered?

AA62 AMA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is AA62 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA62 AMA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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