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AK62 WBP

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 138,516 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 135,372 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 131,710 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 122,711 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,772 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 119,749 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2018 111,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 180,091 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 100,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,670 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,597 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

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 WBP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBP, 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 WBP registered?

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

Is AK62 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 WBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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