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AO12 AXG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,893 mi
Last recorded63,893 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AXG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 63,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,919 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 52,831 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 52,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,546 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,594 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,526 miles

both front tyres on very outer edges starting to get low on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,541 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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AO12 AXG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AO12 AXG, 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 AXG registered?

AO12 AXG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AO12 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AXG 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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