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AF12 MYL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,480 mi
Last recorded82,480 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 82,480 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 78,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,011 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 67,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,882 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 56,882 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 56,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,123 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust middle section support mount bolts missing

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,934 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,360 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,582 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,441 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 MYL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

AF12 MYL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 MYL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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