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AO62 KUX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,187 mi
Last recorded120,187 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 KUX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 120,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 112,799 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 102,780 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 92,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 90,412 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,835 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 58,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,486 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AO62 KUX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO62 KUX, 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 AO62 KUX registered?

AO62 KUX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AO62 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 KUX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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