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AA62 BEC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA62 BEC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 119,582 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 119,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 103,981 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 103,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 93,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,877 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,435 miles

O/s/f tyre worn and starting to distort on outer edges.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 69,369 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn and starting to distort on outer edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,267 miles

Deep cut to N/S/R tyre tread

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2018 62,267 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Deep cut to N/S/R tyre tread

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,288 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre worn and distorted on inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,003 miles

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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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AA62 BEC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AA62 BEC, 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 AA62 BEC registered?

AA62 BEC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AA62 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA62 BEC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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