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AF62 XMB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,978 mi
Last recorded135,978 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XMB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 135,978 miles

Front Discs corroded

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 Brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 128,485 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 128,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 114,056 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,978 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,779 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre + perished ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,568 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 60,567 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle Missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle Missing (5.1.1)

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 51,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XMB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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