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AV12 LKU

2012 BMW 320

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,829 mi
Last recorded43,829 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LKU
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,829 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 40,758 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 40,759 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 39,589 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cracks in tyre tread

Nearside Rear tyre tread very low on inner edge

Offside Front cracks in tyre tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Cracks in tyre tread

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Cracks in tyre tread

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 15,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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AV12 LKU is a 2012 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 LKU registered?

AV12 LKU is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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