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AK62 XBH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,880 mi
Last recorded85,880 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,880 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,829 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2023 77,266 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,436 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 73,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LAMP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,004 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 56,424 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has scrubbing to sidewall

plastic engine and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 44,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has scrubbing to sidewall

plastic engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,375 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,401 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 XBH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

AK62 XBH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is AK62 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 XBH 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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