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AK62 LKN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,855 mi
Last recorded172,855 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 172,855 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 168,126 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 163,395 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,473 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 147,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,626 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 141,626 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,181 miles

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front + rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,306 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 125,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,069 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 114,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,207 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 LKN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LKN, 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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AK62 LKN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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