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AO12 KOV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,509 mi
Last recorded175,509 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 175,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 166,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 158,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 152,744 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 19 May 2021 142,304 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 132,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 104,914 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 71,827 miles

Undertray's Fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 42,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,192 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 29,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KOV 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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

AO12 KOV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AO12 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 KOV 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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