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AF12 ZZA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,388 mi
Last recorded106,388 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 106,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 105,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 104,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,886 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,541 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,702 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,160 miles

chip to windscreen

front brake pads getting thin on inner

rear brake pads getting thin

rear tyres wearing on edge

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2016 83,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades smear

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZZA 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 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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

AF12 ZZA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZZA 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.

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