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MK62 AKN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,435 mi
Last recorded103,435 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 AKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,435 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2021 92,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

signs of coolant bottle leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2020 81,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 71,073 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,722 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,533 miles

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)

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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MK62 AKN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK62 AKN, 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 MK62 AKN registered?

MK62 AKN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MK62 AKN safe to buy?

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