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AK12 BGZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,373 mi
Last recorded184,373 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BGZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 184,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 184,344 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 184,315 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 184,276 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 184,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 175,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,116 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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AK12 BGZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK12 BGZ, 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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What year was AK12 BGZ registered?

AK12 BGZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AK12 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BGZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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