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AFZ 377

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,363 mi
Last recorded91,363 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 377
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 91,363 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 83,623 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front axle) rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 80,267 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2022 77,476 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 72,519 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,050 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 26,093 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2015 19,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 19,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,199 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)

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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AFZ 377 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AFZ 377, 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 AFZ 377 registered?

AFZ 377 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is AFZ 377 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 377 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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