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AF12 HRP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,608 mi
Last recorded106,608 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HRP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,608 miles

Front Fog lamps emitting a colour other than white

Fail 24 Oct 2024 106,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front foglights incorrect colour

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,402 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 91,402 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 85,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 85,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,998 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 75,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting near wear bars

Offside Rear tyre getting near wear bars

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,949 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hairline crack on front exhaust clamp

Fail 20 Feb 2015 32,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hairline crack on front exhaust clamp

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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AF12 HRP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF12 HRP, 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 AF12 HRP registered?

AF12 HRP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HRP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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