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AK12 VMZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VMZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,864 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 95,864 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside + nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,766 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 92,023 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,510 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,883 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 64,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,528 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VMZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

AK12 VMZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is AK12 VMZ safe to buy?

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