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AO12 FPA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 143,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 137,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 137,911 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 132,582 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,341 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 69,463 miles

Both front brake discs corroding

Oil leak Gear box ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop shaft dounut starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,230 miles

prop shaft dounut starting to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,436 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing complete inspection

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake squeaking when applied on brake rollers

offside front lower control arm ball joint rubber deteriorating

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage on outer wall

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 FPA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

AO12 FPA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 FPA 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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