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AO12 ULM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,843 mi
Last recorded115,843 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ULM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 115,843 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 115,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,963 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r light lens loose.

O/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,536 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 76,012 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ULM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 ULM registered?

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

Is AO12 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ULM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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