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AK62 HWD

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,500 mi
Last recorded170,500 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 170,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 159,882 miles

Handbrake reserve travel

Fail 13 Sep 2024 159,882 miles

Handbrake reserve travel

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 140,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 101,321 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 101,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,798 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/45/18 91Y Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 80,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/45/18 91Y Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,553 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,228 miles

engine covers and undertrays fited

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,560 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 HWD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK62 HWD 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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