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AF62 URN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 URN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 75,056 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,785 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 67,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 54,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,920 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,363 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable component

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,755 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 URN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 URN, 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 URN registered?

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

Is AF62 URN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 URN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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