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AF62 KBV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,276 mi
Last recorded89,276 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 89,276 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 89,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 77,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,373 miles

Offside rear inner boot lid light insecure.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,527 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,364 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,165 miles

Nearside rear inner boot lid light broken but still working.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 Jan 2020 65,165 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear inner boot lid light broken but still working.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,838 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm on outer edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,404 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,085 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,952 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,599 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 KBV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 KBV, 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 AF62 KBV registered?

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

Is AF62 KBV safe to buy?

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