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AK12 VMO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,133 mi
Last recorded83,133 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 83,133 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 79,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,367 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 68,604 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,462 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,406 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,855 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 43,853 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,882 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 36,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,248 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 VMO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

AK12 VMO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VMO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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