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AF12 OCL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,295 mi
Last recorded163,295 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OCL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 163,295 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 143,864 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 134,220 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 125,893 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 119,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,127 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,670 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2019 106,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 98,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,665 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,119 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,167 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 OCL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel 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 OCL, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 OCL?

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What year was AF12 OCL registered?

AF12 OCL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AF12 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 OCL 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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