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AF12 HTL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,727 mi
Last recorded102,727 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 69,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,139 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,472 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 HTL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

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

Is AF12 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HTL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF12 HTL have outstanding finance?

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