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AM05 OKM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,360 mi
Last recorded94,360 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 OKM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,360 miles

Corrosion to rear components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 90,064 miles

underbody and rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2025 90,044 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

underbody and rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2024 86,992 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 86,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,085 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 86,083 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,808 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,603 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 74,115 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 54,676 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,518 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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AM05 OKM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM05 OKM, 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 AM05 OKM registered?

AM05 OKM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AM05 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM05 OKM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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