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AK12 VMY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,156 mi
Last recorded86,156 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,156 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 86,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 74,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,385 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 72,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,411 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 66,411 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r tyre worn excessively inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,305 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r tyre worn excessively inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,999 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 41,867 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 41,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VMY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

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

Is AK12 VMY safe to buy?

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