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AO07 SKY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,006 mi
Last recorded58,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO07 SKY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 58,006 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 17 Jan 2025 56,315 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 56,315 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 55,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,953 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 51,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,782 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,782 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 42,739 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside & Offside Front tyre Inner edge worn

Offside Rear shocker leaking

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,257 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 35,951 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,737 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,474 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,469 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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AO07 SKY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO07 SKY, 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 AO07 SKY registered?

AO07 SKY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is AO07 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO07 SKY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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