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AF12 XGC

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 96,031 miles

Front o/s and n/s fog light lens cracked

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 96,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front o/s and n/s fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 83,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 83,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,047 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 71,928 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 69,743 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 66,140 miles

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.57 (no printout

Pass 23 Feb 2019 63,748 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,327 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diesel emissions to clean for smoke metre reading printout

Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,744 miles

diesel emissions to clean for smoke reading

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,857 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 XGC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White 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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

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

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