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AO62 RRY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,278 mi
Last recorded112,278 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 RRY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 112,278 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 104,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 95,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,455 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 79,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,807 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,178 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,814 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,371 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,048 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 RRY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RRY, 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 RRY registered?

AO62 RRY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is AO62 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 RRY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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