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AF62 JZV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 JZV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 144,543 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2026 144,543 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 133,265 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2024 133,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 113,224 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,658 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front middle arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower middle arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,944 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs getting ready for replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 84,594 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 76,638 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat.unable to test seat belt.

Fail 14 May 2018 76,638 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 6 May 2017 69,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 17 May 2016 58,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,122 miles

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

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)

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 JZV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZV, 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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AF62 JZV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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