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AO12 AWX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,712 mi
Last recorded100,712 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AWX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 100,712 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 94,701 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 94,701 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,639 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,786 miles

fluid leak from clutch hydraulic system, at flexi-hose / slave cylinder area.

Fail 7 Jun 2022 74,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

fluid leak from clutch hydraulic system, at flexi-hose / slave cylinder area.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,690 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge + Cracks in inner sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2019 66,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge + Cracks in inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,420 miles

Both front tyres worn almost bald/thin on inner edge.

Both rear tyres almost bald on inner edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,728 miles

Emissions to clean to test.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,882 miles

Slight run out on front brakes.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,451 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO12 AWX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AO12 AWX, 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 AO12 AWX registered?

AO12 AWX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AO12 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AWX shows 16 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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