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AO12 AXK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,473 mi
Last recorded97,473 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AXK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 86,034 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 86,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 55,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 49,639 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,602 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,688 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 AXK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AXK, 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 AXK registered?

AO12 AXK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AO12 AXK safe to buy?

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