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AF62 HFW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,648 mi
Last recorded75,648 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HFW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 66,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,538 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,758 miles

emissions to clean to read.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,415 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 33,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,237 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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AF62 HFW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF62 HFW, 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 AF62 HFW?

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What year was AF62 HFW registered?

AF62 HFW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AF62 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 HFW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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