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AK62 OGJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,725 mi
Last recorded163,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 163,725 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 146,745 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 146,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low inner lamp holder fault (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 145,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,867 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 125,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Trackrod end locking Bolt (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Trackrod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 116,612 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm in the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,433 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,612 miles

EMMISIONS TOO LOW NO PRINT OUT

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,151 miles

Nearside Front door and outer plastic sill cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Fail 21 Feb 2018 69,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door and outer plastic sill cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,363 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 46,363 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 OGJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

AK62 OGJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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