MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear suspension bump deteriorated
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
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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.
Is AO12 SVT safe to buy?
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