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AF12 MXJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,624 mi
Last recorded74,624 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 65,375 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2024 57,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 DOT 3315 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 DOT 2116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 52,544 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2022 46,850 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 46,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 44,027 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,303 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 42,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 38,987 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 36,781 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2018 36,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,908 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing and splitting between tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 21,908 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing and splitting between tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,707 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 MXJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

AF12 MXJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AF12 MXJ safe to buy?

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