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AF12 ZWW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

197,625 mi
Last recorded197,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 197,625 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 197,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 183,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 172,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 156,833 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 141,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,425 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,713 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,822 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZWW 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 90.9%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

AF12 ZWW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZWW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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