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AK04 AAA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AAA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 129,042 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 121,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,208 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 109,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 109,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 103,963 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,090 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2021 97,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod / rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod / rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,398 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,340 miles

underbody engine and transmission covers damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 44,942 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 35,550 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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AK04 AAA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AK04 AAA, 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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AK04 AAA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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