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AC03 PKC

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,279 mi
Last recorded101,279 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 PKC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,279 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,080 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,082 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 29 Sep 2020 88,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 10 May 2019 85,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 82,021 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 82,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 22 May 2018 82,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 77,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AC03 PKC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC03 PKC, 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 AC03 PKC registered?

AC03 PKC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is AC03 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 PKC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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