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AK62 UES

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,081 mi
Last recorded171,081 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UES
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 171,081 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 170,566 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 156,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

child seat

Fail 13 Dec 2023 155,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in the mirror-L.E.D. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

child seat

Pass 9 Dec 2022 142,038 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 142,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 116,269 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 113,053 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2018 113,052 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 109,513 miles

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 109,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 100,858 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,390 miles

Front 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 UES is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UES, 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 UES registered?

AK62 UES is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AK62 UES safe to buy?

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