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AO62 RNZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 RNZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 7 Feb 2025 96,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight movement in the offside front steering system joint

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,016 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,607 miles

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

engine covers and undertray fitted to vehicle

slight movement in the front steering system joints

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 74,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,555 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,532 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RNZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RNZ, 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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AO62 RNZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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