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AO12 FON

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,983 mi
Last recorded113,983 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 113,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 107,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 101,357 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 95,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50 R17 94W Good Year (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50 R17 94W Good Year (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 90,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 94W Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 94W Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 94W Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 79,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 70,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Pirelli 225/50/17 Runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,141 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 FON is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FON, 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 FON registered?

AO12 FON is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 FON safe to buy?

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