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AK12 VMM

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,306 mi
Last recorded108,306 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VMM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 108,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 101,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 95,533 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2023 89,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 83,415 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 83,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror head (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 78,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 71,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,602 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner trackrod joint ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 65,602 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner trackrod joint ()

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad sensor wire fouling driveshaft gaitor (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 May 2018 58,978 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,645 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Jul 2017 51,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 40,952 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,251 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 VMM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

AK12 VMM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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