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AKB 4S

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,272 mi
Last recorded83,272 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKB 4S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 83,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 73,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 64,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 55,213 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 55,211 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,338 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 50,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Nearside Front shockabsorber incorrectly located in hub

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,889 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 45,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 41,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall of tyre has damage but not deep enough to reach ply cords

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,247 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,480 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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AKB 4S is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AKB 4S, 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 AKB 4S registered?

AKB 4S is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AKB 4S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKB 4S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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