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AO62 KZN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,583 mi
Last recorded113,583 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 KZN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 113,583 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,568 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 85,568 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,144 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 69,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,942 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,302 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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AO62 KZN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KZN, 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 AO62 KZN registered?

AO62 KZN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is AO62 KZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 KZN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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