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AF62 XLZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,374 mi
Last recorded165,374 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XLZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 165,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Centre Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 149,573 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 142,156 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,024 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,956 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 97,956 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn uneven/feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view numerous small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn uneven/feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view numerous small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,006 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 XLZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XLZ, 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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AF62 XLZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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