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AL10 AKM

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL10 AKM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,734 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 89,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,080 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,941 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 83,941 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 113,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides has leak (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 109,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,143 miles

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush slight play (on limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,394 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 92,989 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 92,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 85,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,227 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 52,226 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 71,029 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 44,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,185 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,045 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,182 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,140 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 33,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 54,470 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,653 miles

item removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 38,165 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 38,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AL10 AKM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AL10 AKM, 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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AL10 AKM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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