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AK12 VXB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,137 mi
Last recorded71,137 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VXB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 71,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 71,221 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 5 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 63,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,782 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,472 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,771 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 48,749 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 43,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,160 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 29,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,848 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 VXB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 VXB registered?

AK12 VXB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AK12 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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