CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK12 OXL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,953 mi
Last recorded99,953 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OXL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 97,632 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 95,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 84,695 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 84,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 81,075 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,163 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,987 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner & outer edges ( inner edge bald ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,395 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 54,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,460 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,460 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK12 OXL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK12 OXL?

You can check the full history of AK12 OXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK12 OXL registered?

AK12 OXL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AK12 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 OXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK12 OXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK12 OXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.