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AK12 UDY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,144 mi
Last recorded195,144 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 195,144 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 195,086 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 181,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen stone chipped

Offside Rear Fog light slight discoloured

Pass 23 Nov 2022 165,070 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 165,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,520 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 105,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Nov 2017 65,910 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,524 miles

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 UDY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

AK12 UDY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AK12 UDY safe to buy?

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