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AF12 MXD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,450 mi
Last recorded125,450 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MXD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 125,450 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 125,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 122,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 116,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 97,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 80,925 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 68,884 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 56,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,005 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 46,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2016 38,855 miles

both front tyres outer edge cracking close enough to see inner cords.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,395 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MXD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

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

Is AF12 MXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 MXD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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