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AK02 JAM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

181,742 mi
Last recorded181,742 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 JAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 181,742 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic outer sill cover

undertrays and engine covers

Pass 6 Oct 2025 144,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 168,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 132,269 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 151,983 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 128,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,878 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 133,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 127,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 118,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 112,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 108,867 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 108,867 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,337 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,082 miles

diesel emissions to clear for smoke reading

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,773 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,437 miles

covers fitted obscuring some underside copmonets

engine covers fitted obscuring some componets in engine bay

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,676 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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AK02 JAM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AK02 JAM, 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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AK02 JAM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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