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AK62 AAJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,402 mi
Last recorded148,402 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 AAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,531 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,477 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,083 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,485 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 92,578 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,835 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,085 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,495 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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AK62 AAJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 AK62 AAJ, 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 AK62 AAJ registered?

AK62 AAJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 AAJ safe to buy?

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