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AO12 KPP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,922 mi
Last recorded149,922 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 149,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 143,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 136,982 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 130,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe has cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers a bit smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front brake reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front brake reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,729 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 113,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,651 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,249 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,919 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded.

both front tyres worn on edges.

childseat fitted offside rear.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,979 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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 KPP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KPP, 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 KPP registered?

AO12 KPP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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