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AK12 THX

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,517 mi
Last recorded49,517 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 THX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 49,517 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 49,516 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 48,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 46,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,979 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 39,979 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 36,653 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 36,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,116 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray and engine cover's fitted

wet test

Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,336 miles

wear to tyres

Fail 15 Jul 2016 27,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wear to tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,015 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 21,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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AK12 THX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 42,671 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 THX registered?

AK12 THX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AK12 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 THX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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