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AF12 PHX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,870 mi
Last recorded149,870 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 149,870 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all rounds (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 143,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 138,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 132,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 127,271 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 123,045 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2021 123,045 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 114,412 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,568 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,535 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' in mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,867 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,676 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 69,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has a crack at the top of the swept area in zone a. which does not affect the drivers view of the road

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 PHX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

AF12 PHX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AF12 PHX safe to buy?

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