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AF62 ZTE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,433 mi
Last recorded175,433 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZTE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 175,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 166,947 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 166,947 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 146,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 146,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 128,185 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Lower Engine cover fitted restricting full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both sides

Fail 16 May 2023 128,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Lower Engine cover fitted restricting full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both sides

Pass 26 May 2022 118,694 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 118,692 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 109,917 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[front bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 109,915 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[front bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 101,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 101,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,437 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,174 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

AF62 ZTE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is AF62 ZTE safe to buy?

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