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AK62 KAX

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,610 mi
Last recorded44,610 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 KAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 44,610 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 44,252 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 44,247 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 25,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 25,514 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 19,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,026 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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AK62 KAX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 42,671 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 KAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK62 KAX registered?

AK62 KAX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AK62 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 KAX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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