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AO12 AYH

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 126,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 115,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,803 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 91,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,588 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 82,193 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 82,167 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres wearing thin

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,155 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,575 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,691 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 AYH 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 AYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 AYH registered?

AO12 AYH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AO12 AYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AYH 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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