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AO62 ZFB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,228 mi
Last recorded123,228 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZFB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 123,228 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 123,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 119,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 119,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 115,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 111,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 107,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 96,277 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 73,559 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,309 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,486 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 32,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner tale light inoperative and damaged (1.1.A.3b)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

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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AO62 ZFB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO62 ZFB, 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 AO62 ZFB registered?

AO62 ZFB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is AO62 ZFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ZFB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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