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MA62 AHL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,851 mi
Last recorded96,851 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 AHL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 96,851 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 90,045 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 90,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 82,850 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 82,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 77,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 69,851 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 69,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 55,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,362 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 48,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,752 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 41,752 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,441 miles

advise front brake discs & pads

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,069 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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MA62 AHL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MA62 AHL, 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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MA62 AHL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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