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AK62 CGG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,689 mi
Last recorded177,689 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CGG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 177,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 177,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 170,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 170,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 164,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 164,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 158,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 151,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 142,485 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 142,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 134,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 134,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 119,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 119,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,821 miles

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

Rear Reverse light bulb not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Reverse light bulb not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 86,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,592 miles

NSF foglight lense smashed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CGG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK62 CGG, 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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AK62 CGG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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