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AK12 FDZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,071 mi
Last recorded139,071 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FDZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 139,071 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 124,506 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction solid sun strip 1/3 of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 121,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,031 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,314 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,410 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,304 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,670 miles

engine cocver & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,420 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,474 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 FDZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK12 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

AK12 FDZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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