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AK62 XBF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,894 mi
Last recorded113,894 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 113,894 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 91,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under covers

Fail 10 Jul 2024 91,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under covers

Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,513 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 80,468 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to lean to read

Fail 14 Dec 2021 68,918 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to lean to read

Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,010 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Dec 2019 54,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2018 42,160 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 36,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,138 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 XBF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

AK62 XBF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is AK62 XBF safe to buy?

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