MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside and offside front tyre tread is wearing low on edges
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edges
Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edges
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edges
Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edges
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK62 XBU 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 71.4%.
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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?
AK62 XBU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.
Is AK62 XBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK62 XBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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