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AK62 LCN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,995 mi
Last recorded138,995 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LCN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 123,288 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,267 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 116,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,866 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 108,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 89,444 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,327 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,894 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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 LCN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LCN, 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

How do I check the history of AK62 LCN?

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What year was AK62 LCN registered?

AK62 LCN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is AK62 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 LCN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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