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AO12 FNV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,508 mi
Last recorded117,508 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FNV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 May 2019 117,508 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 May 2018 101,596 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,195 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 FNV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

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

Is AO12 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 FNV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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