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AM12 ANY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,935 mi
Last recorded70,935 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 ANY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 70,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 66,143 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 62,222 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 58,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 53,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,302 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 41,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,230 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 30,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,644 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 11,518 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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AM12 ANY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 AM12 ANY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM12 ANY registered?

AM12 ANY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is AM12 ANY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM12 ANY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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