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AK62 HWC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,927 mi
Last recorded67,927 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HWC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 67,927 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 67,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2025 66,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,535 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,511 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 63,504 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 61,181 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,290 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,425 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 55,425 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,776 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,539 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 40,534 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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 HWC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

AK62 HWC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AK62 HWC safe to buy?

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