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AK12 TWD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,122 mi
Last recorded91,122 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 91,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,968 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,640 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & rear axle diff have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

rear seatbelts not tested, protective seat cover fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,283 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,022 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2022 77,022 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 71,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,021 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cut/split on sidewall.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TWD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

AK12 TWD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AK12 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 TWD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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