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AF12 PGZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,590 mi
Last recorded112,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,590 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 196,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 181,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 181,693 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of the two lower arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large wide scratch through the centre of the swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible tank blocked (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 159,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning wire (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 159,947 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror repeator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface bumper reflector missing (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning wire (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,865 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 141,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 131,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to being made week 36 year 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 131,924 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to being made week 36 year 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 115,911 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 115,911 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 99,735 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside washer poor delivery

Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,457 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,164 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 69,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,515 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 PGZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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