MOT Status
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143,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
prop shaft dounut starting to crack
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing complete inspection
offside rear tyre sidewall damage
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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