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AK12 FUU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,422 mi
Last recorded157,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 157,422 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner light lens

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

Park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Jun 2025 150,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 148,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 143,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 138,070 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 138,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 131,347 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 131,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 125,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 116,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 105,996 miles

under tray fitted engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,877 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 96,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,451 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nsf fog lamp lens cracked

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 FUU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUU, 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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AK12 FUU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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