CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF12 ZXE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,572 mi
Last recorded103,572 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 103,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 101,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 99,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,227 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 92,527 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2020 80,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 73,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 67,937 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,532 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF12 ZXE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF12 ZXE?

You can check the full history of AF12 ZXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF12 ZXE registered?

AF12 ZXE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF12 ZXE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF12 ZXE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.