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AF12 WZD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,809 mi
Last recorded167,809 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WZD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 167,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 153,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 145,019 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 134,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 122,571 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 111,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,105 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 101,105 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 94,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,408 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,278 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

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 WZD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Green 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 WZD, 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 WZD registered?

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

Is AF12 WZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WZD 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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