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AK62 SFE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,331 mi
Last recorded201,331 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 SFE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 201,331 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 192,372 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 179,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 168,131 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 140,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,148 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.10K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread edges, little low

Fail 9 Apr 2018 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 RSC (4.1.D.1b)

Diesel emissions passed, 0.10K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread edges, little low

Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,301 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

passed emission 0.00

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,515 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 SFE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

AK62 SFE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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