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AK12 WGE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,813 mi
Last recorded59,813 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WGE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 59,813 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 57,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 52,752 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 48,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 46,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 39,631 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 39,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 33,088 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 24,545 miles

N/s front tyre unevenly worn & also torn (deep & just shy of cords, where marked)

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 18 May 2017 18,119 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 15,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 12,331 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 WGE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

AK12 WGE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 WGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 WGE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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