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AK12 YYO

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,244 mi
Last recorded107,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 107,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,735 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,022 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,305 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 85,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33%imbalence but passed on lock (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to underside some components cant be seen

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,381 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Evidence of disc overheated at some stage (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outboard brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,316 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Evidence of disc overheated at some stage (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outboard brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,358 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,294 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 35,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 YYO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYO, 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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AK12 YYO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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