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AK12 YLL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,885 mi
Last recorded208,885 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 208,885 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 208,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 203,960 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 203,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 196,837 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 196,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 191,715 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 179,075 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 127,218 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 127,218 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 79,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have slight raised tread inner edges

nearside front alloy wheel has damage to the outer rim

nearside rear alloy wheel has damage to the outer rim

slight damage to the nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 12 May 2017 79,644 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have slight raised tread inner edges

nearside front alloy wheel has damage to the outer rim

nearside rear alloy wheel has damage to the outer rim

slight damage to the nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,682 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,274 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 YLL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YLL, 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 YLL registered?

AK12 YLL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is AK12 YLL safe to buy?

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