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AK62 VBJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,434 mi
Last recorded102,434 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,434 miles

Offside Track rod slightly worn .

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm, wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,066 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 63,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VBJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

AK62 VBJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is AK62 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VBJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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