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AK62 WPU

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 108,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 105,697 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front leading control arm bushes cracked/worn* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,216 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 29 Oct 2024 92,151 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,076 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 67,076 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,171 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 40,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,759 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 15,408 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 WPU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

AK62 WPU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is AK62 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 WPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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