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AO62 UUA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,047 mi
Last recorded106,047 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 UUA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,047 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 95,792 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,008 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 85,928 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 75,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,011 miles

Both front shock dust covers split.

n/s/r shock bump stop split/

o/s/r shock bump stop broken.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 48,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 48,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,384 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 UUA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

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

Is AO62 UUA safe to buy?

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