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AO12 EYR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 98,488 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,039 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,854 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,695 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 38,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 24,540 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,278 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 24,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire detached from brake pad

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,956 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 6 Mar 2015 21,956 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

nail in l/h/rear tyre.wipers now smearing.pad sensor hanging loose on l/h/front.

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 EYR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

AO12 EYR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AO12 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 EYR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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