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AF62 UYX

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,688 mi
Last recorded167,688 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 167,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 157,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 147,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,935 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 115,912 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 109,926 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,072 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel handbrake

Fail 17 Oct 2018 106,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel handbrake

Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,310 miles

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

SREEN WASHERS JETS POOR FLOW

Fail 18 Oct 2017 96,310 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

SREEN WASHERS JETS POOR FLOW

Pass 1 Oct 2016 84,970 miles

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

Offside Front OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,714 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 UYX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

AF62 UYX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AF62 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 UYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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