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AK62 UEY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,218 mi
Last recorded194,218 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 194,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 189,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 189,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 178,118 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 169,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 157,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2021 147,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 144,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 137,199 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 137,196 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 131,687 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 131,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 107,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,011 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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 UEY 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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

AK62 UEY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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