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AF12 YRJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YRJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front Arm, bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 123,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front Arm, bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,540 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 94,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,047 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,100 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 58,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,803 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 YRJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

AF12 YRJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AF12 YRJ safe to buy?

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