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AK62 AAX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,678 mi
Last recorded120,678 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 AAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 116,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 111,460 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 111,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 106,435 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,579 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 100,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge also has minor damage to outer side wall (225/40R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (225/40R19) (5.2.3 (e))

both lamp units in tail gate loose but not insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,692 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly inner edges of tread area wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,727 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

front inner brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,250 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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AK62 AAX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AAX, 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 AAX registered?

AK62 AAX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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