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AK12 YZT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,068 mi
Last recorded129,068 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2023 129,068 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 1 Oct 2022 122,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 115,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 109,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 103,853 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 98,215 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 92,721 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,506 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted unable to see test able items

Pass 7 May 2015 67,845 miles

osf tyre wearing outer edge

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 YZT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

AK12 YZT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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