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AK12 OMC

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,531 mi
Last recorded130,531 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OMC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 130,531 miles

Exhaust noisy modification to system (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 130,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy modification to system (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,811 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 126,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 123,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 120,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 117,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 112,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 108,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,717 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,055 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 OMC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

AK12 OMC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is AK12 OMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 OMC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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