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AK61 ZPJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,654 mi
Last recorded156,654 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 156,654 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 156,434 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 146,755 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 146,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 135,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 126,071 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,395 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 117,391 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jan 2018 109,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,731 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 84,050 miles

Offside Front outer edge of tyre close to being bald

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front outer edge of tyre close to being bald

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,723 miles

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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AK61 ZPJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK61 ZPJ, 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 AK61 ZPJ registered?

AK61 ZPJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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