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AO12 FNR

2012 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,476 mi
Last recorded85,476 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FNR
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,766 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,272 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,180 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 12 Mar 2022 76,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,149 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,117 miles

front tyres worn on edges,cracking up in deep part of tread

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,849 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack within the tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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AO12 FNR is a 2012 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 FNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 FNR registered?

AO12 FNR is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AO12 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 FNR 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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