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AF62 KCC

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,638 mi
Last recorded108,638 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KCC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 108,638 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 108,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing Missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing Missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 80,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 72,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 65,128 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 65,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 57,103 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 54,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KCC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KCC, 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 KCC registered?

AF62 KCC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is AF62 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 KCC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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