MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK12 OVM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?
AK12 OVM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 2012.
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