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AK12 ZSV

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 151,635 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 137,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 124,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall tears 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,174 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 119,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,586 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 108,272 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 103,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 98,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,565 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,500 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracking to o/s/f tyre.

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 80,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZSV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

AK12 ZSV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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