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AK12 JZE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,428 mi
Last recorded125,428 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2026 125,428 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all round (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 75,001 miles

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,691 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothe side outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,451 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

play in offside of rack

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,933 miles

slight play in offside front track rod arm

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,538 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,219 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers are slightly smearing

rear tyres are scrubbed, wheel alignment may need adjusting

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.14mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.28mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,434 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 JZE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JZE, 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 JZE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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