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AK62 HWR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

224,959 mi
Last recorded224,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 224,959 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 210,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 198,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 183,338 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 168,892 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 168,890 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 157,163 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 145,032 miles

Offside Front track control arm inner joint slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 132,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,664 miles

N/S/R shock absorber bump stop broken up

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,639 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 HWR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

AK62 HWR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is AK62 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HWR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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