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AK62 XXT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,310 mi
Last recorded145,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 XXT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 145,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2025 132,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,201 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,242 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,958 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 78,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute in the mirror (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear inner light cluster loose

Fail 20 Oct 2017 58,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear inner light cluster loose

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,003 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 XXT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 XXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 XXT registered?

AK62 XXT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is AK62 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 XXT 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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