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AO12 LRN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,012 miles

suspect fuel pipe leak obscured by undertray and other components

Pass 16 Oct 2024 109,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 99,211 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,718 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 78,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,462 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,870 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,233 miles

covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to read

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 LRN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

AO12 LRN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is AO12 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 LRN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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