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AK62 JYV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,335 mi
Last recorded207,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 JYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 207,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 198,907 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 187,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 176,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 159,267 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 151,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 136,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,128 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 JYV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JYV, 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 JYV registered?

AK62 JYV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AK62 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 JYV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK62 JYV have outstanding finance?

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