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AF12 VHP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,940 mi
Last recorded83,940 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 83,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2025 82,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 73,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,274 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 66,274 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 65,840 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2021 47,136 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,392 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))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 35,463 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 30,544 miles

Front Tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 27,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,143 miles

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

under floor and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,331 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,509 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 VHP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

AF12 VHP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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