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AO12 WCX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,577 mi
Last recorded96,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WCX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 96,577 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 93,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,537 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,775 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,485 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2021 79,474 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2020 76,039 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,701 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,724 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,376 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 40,376 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,596 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 WCX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

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

Is AO12 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 WCX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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