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AF12 UGT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UGT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 108,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,477 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 97,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,054 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 87,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,043 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,052 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,690 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 UGT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 UGT, 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

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What year was AF12 UGT registered?

AF12 UGT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 UGT safe to buy?

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