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AH62 AMW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,283 mi
Last recorded133,283 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH62 AMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 133,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 117,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 111,011 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,604 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,806 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,589 miles

front brake discs and pads set wearing unevenly and low

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,278 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 19,383 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 10,185 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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AH62 AMW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AH62 AMW, 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 AH62 AMW registered?

AH62 AMW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is AH62 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH62 AMW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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