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AF12 XTD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,605 mi
Last recorded138,605 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 138,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 124,280 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 124,280 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,309 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 114,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 95,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,551 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 84,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 73,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 64,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

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 XTD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

AF12 XTD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AF12 XTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XTD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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