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AF12 SDX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,784 mi
Last recorded121,784 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SDX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 121,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 103,910 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 May 2018 95,730 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 95,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

the front tyre inner sidewalls are deteriorated and splitting

trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 87,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,465 miles

Unable to gain reading from emissions test

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SDX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

AF12 SDX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 SDX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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