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AK62 ZZC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZZC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In 3mm/Mid 2mm/Out3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 97,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low.

Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,385 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,844 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,539 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 70,539 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De-laminated. (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 58,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 58,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,052 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 53,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,980 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,056 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 ZZC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

AK62 ZZC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is AK62 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 ZZC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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