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AF62 KKS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,759 mi
Last recorded90,759 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KKS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,105 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 64,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 55,292 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,221 miles

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Fail 18 Aug 2016 38,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,613 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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AF62 KKS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF62 KKS, 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

How do I check the history of AF62 KKS?

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What year was AF62 KKS registered?

AF62 KKS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is AF62 KKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 KKS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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