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AO12 AXV

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,583 mi
Last recorded168,583 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 168,583 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 168,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 155,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 145,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 136,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 130,262 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 125,936 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2018 121,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 114,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 106,944 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,306 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 AXV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

AO12 AXV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AO12 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AXV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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