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AF62 UZW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UZW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 104,058 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 98,891 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 98,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 94,289 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,357 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 80,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,449 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 38,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,227 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 30,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 UZW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

AF62 UZW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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