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AK12 TJO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,249 mi
Last recorded122,249 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 116,564 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 116,564 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,121 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 66,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 56,659 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 36,962 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 28,818 miles

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

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)

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

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 TJO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TJO, 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

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What year was AK12 TJO registered?

AK12 TJO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is AK12 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 TJO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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