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AK62 FXS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FXS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 56,342 miles

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

WET TEST

Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 49,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 49,211 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,402 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 46,250 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 42,208 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 42,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,797 miles

n/s/f headlamp washer cover missing

signs of wear to both front tyres on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2018 36,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/f headlamp washer cover missing

signs of wear to both front tyres on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,915 miles

Rear both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,202 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 28,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,721 miles

signs of perishing to o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2015 23,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs of perishing to o/s/f tyre

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 FXS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

AK62 FXS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is AK62 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FXS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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