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AO12 LPY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,788 mi
Last recorded93,788 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LPY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 93,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,689 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,237 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 89,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,028 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 LPY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LPY, 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

How do I check the history of AO12 LPY?

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What year was AO12 LPY registered?

AO12 LPY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 LPY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO12 LPY have outstanding finance?

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