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AF12 HSG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,760 mi
Last recorded224,760 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HSG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 224,760 miles

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

under trays fitted difficult to view

Fail 8 Mar 2023 224,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted difficult to view

Pass 2 Oct 2020 219,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 3 Oct 2019 209,447 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 26 Nov 2018 181,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 144,994 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,787 miles

engine breather pipe split

Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,988 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 86,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,297 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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AF12 HSG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 AF12 HSG, 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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What year was AF12 HSG registered?

AF12 HSG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AF12 HSG safe to buy?

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