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AK12 YLR

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,220 mi
Last recorded150,220 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YLR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 150,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50rf17 94w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 150,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50rf17 94w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 434 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 139,916 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 139,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 434 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,683 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 95,392 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 82,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 71,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2016 57,515 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)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 8 May 2015 45,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YLR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

AK12 YLR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is AK12 YLR safe to buy?

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