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AF12 WZG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,457 mi
Last recorded151,457 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 151,457 miles

Front both top mounts noisey on lock to lock

Fail 28 Nov 2024 148,451 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

LAMP WARRING LIATS COMEING

Rear reg PLATE

Pass 28 Dec 2023 132,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

both front tyres degrading inner

Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 95,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,420 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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,839 miles

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

all 4 brake discs slightly worn and slightly corroded on inner face

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,114 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 42,784 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 WZG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

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

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