MOT Status
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166,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres wearing badly on edges
Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy-centre clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres getting low
exhaust flexy deteriorating
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear prop rubber u j deteriorating
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF12 XTE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?
AF12 XTE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is AF12 XTE safe to buy?
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