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AO62 XVX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,154 mi
Last recorded166,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 166,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 154,181 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 143,782 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 143,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 129,426 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 115,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2021
Pass 28 Aug 2020
Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,350 miles

Both front shocker dust covers split

Both rear suspension bump stops split

Slight play in steering rack

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,976 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,688 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement push pull arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,928 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 XVX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

AO62 XVX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2012.

Is AO62 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 XVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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