MOT Status
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142,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded front&rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
uder trays fitted front to rear
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair + parking brake ( just 16% on parking brake) (1.2.1 (c))
under trays fitted at time of inspection unable to inspect some areas/items of brake system/suspension system/steerng system/fuel system/electrical system/vehicle structure/ main propshaft
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair + parking brake ( just 16% on parking brake) (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
under trays fitted at time of inspection unable to inspect some areas/items of brake system/suspension system/steerng system/fuel system/electrical system/vehicle structure/ main propshaft
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front handbrake lever high travel
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shock abosrbers (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front SUSPENSION POTENTIOMETER ARM DETATCHED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted l/h/rear.smoke test too clean to read.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wipers now starting to smear.
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AF12 ZWM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?
AF12 ZWM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is AF12 ZWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF12 ZWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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