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AF12 TXK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,062 mi
Last recorded168,062 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TXK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 168,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 156,126 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,167 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,852 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 100,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,604 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 55,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,020 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,261 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 TXK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

AF12 TXK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 TXK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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