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AO12 NCN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,142 mi
Last recorded153,142 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 153,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 147,303 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 142,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,493 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 196,011 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 106,130 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,595 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,689 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,639 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,484 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 NCN 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 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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

AO12 NCN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is AO12 NCN safe to buy?

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