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AF62 TMX

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,416 mi
Last recorded65,416 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 TMX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 60,363 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,120 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,872 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 48,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,906 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 35,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,770 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 TMX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TMX, 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

How do I check the history of AF62 TMX?

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What year was AF62 TMX registered?

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

Is AF62 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 TMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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