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AK62 UCO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,665 mi
Last recorded153,665 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UCO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 153,665 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 153,663 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,756 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 142,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 129,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,959 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 115,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 99,025 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres low inner edges approx 8000 miles

Pass 14 Apr 2021 91,205 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 88,177 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 74,165 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,463 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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 UCO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

AK62 UCO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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The MOT history for AK62 UCO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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