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AO12 NGY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,298 mi
Last recorded144,298 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NGY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 144,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 138,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 126,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad getting close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 119,255 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 119,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,713 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 109,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,406 miles

Central Front centre exhaust pipe clamp cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2021 101,406 miles

Central Front centre exhaust pipe clamp cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,571 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,191 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 NGY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

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

Is AO12 NGY safe to buy?

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