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AFG 739S

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,616 mi
Last recorded207,616 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 739S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 207,616 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 202,332 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 202,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 186,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 172,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 164,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,936 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 152,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 138,214 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,215 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AFG 739S is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AFG 739S, 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 AFG 739S registered?

AFG 739S is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is AFG 739S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 739S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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