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AK62 EJD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,998 mi
Last recorded118,998 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EJD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 118,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlight switch broken does not turn off

Fail 9 Oct 2025 118,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlight switch broken does not turn off

Pass 10 Oct 2024 99,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 79,904 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,246 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,990 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,136 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Dec 2017 44,136 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,890 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 EJD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EJD, 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 EJD registered?

AK62 EJD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AK62 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 EJD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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