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AO12 SVT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,850 mi
Last recorded170,850 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 170,850 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 160,659 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 160,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and edges--225/50RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 146,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 141,058 miles

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2023 141,058 miles

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

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2022 134,472 miles

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2021 125,061 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2020 119,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,680 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear suspension bump deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2019 108,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator light on

nearside rear suspension bump deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2018 88,266 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 88,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,604 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,635 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 SVT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

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

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