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AO12 MKU

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,633 mi
Last recorded118,633 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MKU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 118,633 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 118,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 115,322 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 110,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 102,082 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 94,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rust on rear chassis +floors

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 73,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,693 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 37,013 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 MKU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White 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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

AO12 MKU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AO12 MKU safe to buy?

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