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AK12 FUG

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,666 mi
Last recorded143,666 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 143,666 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 143,642 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 137,900 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 119,034 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 110,731 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 110,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 94,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,103 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,865 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,081 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FUG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

AK12 FUG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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