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AK03 DOO

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,517 mi
Last recorded115,517 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DOO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 115,517 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 104,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 94,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 84,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 73,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are down to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 63,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 55,939 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 47,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 38,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner + outer edges.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner lamp unit, slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner + outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,956 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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AK03 DOO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK03 DOO, 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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AK03 DOO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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