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AF62 UZD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

166,279 mi
Last recorded166,279 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 166,279 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 159,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 140,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 124,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the offside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,335 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,266 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 108,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable 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 UZD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

AF62 UZD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AF62 UZD safe to buy?

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