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AF62 KBJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,243 mi
Last recorded155,243 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 155,243 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 137,202 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 126,309 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 126,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 111,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,857 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And some cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And some cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 85,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,673 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 KBJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KBJ, 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

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What year was AF62 KBJ registered?

AF62 KBJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AF62 KBJ safe to buy?

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