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AO12 FPD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,047 mi
Last recorded111,047 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 111,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 97,778 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,367 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 88,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,288 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 15 Mar 2019 54,014 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 54,014 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,656 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 47,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FPD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

AO12 FPD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is AO12 FPD safe to buy?

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