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AK62 WTF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,885 mi
Last recorded120,885 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 120,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 110,147 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 110,147 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 95,752 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,047 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,136 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,575 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,979 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,331 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 49,331 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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 WTF 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

AK62 WTF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is AK62 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 WTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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