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SO12 FCD

2012 BMW 328

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,077 mi
Last recorded100,077 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 32863,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 FCD
MakeBMW
Model328
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,077 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 100,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 96,543 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))

Pass 10 May 2022 89,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 85,649 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 83,020 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 75,629 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,257 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,029 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,477 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,921 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 328?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
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SO12 FCD is a 2012 BMW 328 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 63,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 328 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO12 FCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 328 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 328 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SO12 FCD registered?

SO12 FCD is a 2012 BMW 328, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is SO12 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 FCD 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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