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AF62 PZK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,695 mi
Last recorded173,695 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 173,695 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2022 163,049 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 163,046 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 153,601 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays are fitted below vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2020 150,515 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 143,633 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 143,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 130,649 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 123,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 105,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,490 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 99,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,997 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,437 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 PZK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PZK, 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 PZK registered?

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

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