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AF12 WVO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

223,935 mi
Last recorded223,935 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 223,935 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 217,106 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 217,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 208,197 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 203,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 189,177 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 175,296 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 162,460 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 146,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 116,484 miles

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

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

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

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 WVO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

AF12 WVO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AF12 WVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WVO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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