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AK12 OXG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,474 mi
Last recorded161,474 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OXG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 161,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 154,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm` (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm` remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 151,547 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 151,547 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 151,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 125,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 125,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 120,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 116,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 110,176 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 102,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 95,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 88,493 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,427 miles

nsf/osf tyres low tread on edges

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 OXG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

AK12 OXG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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