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AO62 OLA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,562 mi
Last recorded149,562 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2019 149,562 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,118 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,985 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,698 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 OLA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

AO62 OLA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AO62 OLA safe to buy?

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