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AM61 KEY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,990 mi
Last recorded105,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 KEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 91,130 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,049 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AM61 KEY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM61 KEY, 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

How do I check the history of AM61 KEY?

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What year was AM61 KEY registered?

AM61 KEY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is AM61 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM61 KEY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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