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AF62 ZPB

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,401 mi
Last recorded208,401 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZPB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 208,401 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 200,000 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 192,715 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing due to brake binding

Fail 4 Dec 2023 192,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 9 Dec 2022 184,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Offside Rear tyre fitted the wrong way on the wheel-inside marking on the tyre facing outwards

Pass 7 Dec 2021 177,361 miles

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

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

parking brake effort low on n/s/r

Pass 5 Dec 2020 168,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 160,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 160,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 151,061 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 151,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 139,447 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked all round inner sidewall but no cords/ply on show at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2017 139,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked all round inner sidewall but no cords/ply on show at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 110,250 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,105 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,486 miles

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

front tyres wearing abnormally lower on their inner and outer edges.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 102,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres wearing abnormally lower on their inner and outer edges.

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 ZPB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZPB, 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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What year was AF62 ZPB registered?

AF62 ZPB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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