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AO12 FPK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,616 mi
Last recorded70,616 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FPK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 70,616 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 70,616 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,383 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 64,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 63,105 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 63,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,615 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,422 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,003 miles

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,827 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 FPK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Bronze 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 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

AO12 FPK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is AO12 FPK safe to buy?

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