MOT Status
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159,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
pad warning lamp illuminated but pad thickness good front and rear
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
nearside parking brake lower effort than offside
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
nearside parking brake lower effort than offside
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
run flat light and bulb failure light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn to 3mm (225/45/17 RFT) (4.1.E.1)
Front discs worn
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AK12 ZJZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?
AK12 ZJZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2012.
Is AK12 ZJZ safe to buy?
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