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AF12 UYW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,592 mi
Last recorded120,592 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,592 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 110,944 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,076 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UYW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UYW, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 UYW?

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What year was AF12 UYW registered?

AF12 UYW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AF12 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UYW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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