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AK62 UCT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,877 mi
Last recorded135,877 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 135,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 135,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 132,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f discs corroded /pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 132,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f discs corroded /pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 128,975 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 128,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 124,280 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 124,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,931 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,328 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,552 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 UCT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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