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AK62 HWJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,600 mi
Last recorded107,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 107,600 miles

Coolant on minimum

Undershields Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,127 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 103,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 99,329 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 99,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 95,177 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 95,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 84,822 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mascot

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 73,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,536 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 52,536 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,651 miles

Front brake disc's lipped

Fail 11 Sep 2015 38,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc's lipped

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 HWJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 HWJ registered?

AK62 HWJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 HWJ safe to buy?

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