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AF61 ZOE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,466 mi
Last recorded97,466 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZOE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 97,466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 92,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 89,308 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,290 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has damage to side wall

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2020 64,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has damage to side wall

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 53,553 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low especially on outer edges

o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge

rear inner brake pads starting to get low

slight lip front and rear brake pads

Fail 17 May 2019 53,553 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to get low especially on outer edges

o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge

rear inner brake pads starting to get low

slight lip front and rear brake pads

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,675 miles

nsf osf brake disk has a small lip

nsf osf tyres inner edges starting to go bold

nsr osr brake disk has a small lip brake pads getting low

vehical fitted with sill covers and under sheilds

Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,474 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 38,473 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,676 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,699 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,239 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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AF61 ZOE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF61 ZOE, 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 AF61 ZOE registered?

AF61 ZOE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is AF61 ZOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 ZOE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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