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AK62 OGP

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,580 mi
Last recorded97,580 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 OGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 94,637 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 91,000 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 91,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,175 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 86,989 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,786 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,786 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 82,741 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2018 79,800 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,531 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 77,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,909 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 61,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 45,581 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OGP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OGP, 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 OGP registered?

AK62 OGP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 OGP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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