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AO62 ZFS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,316 mi
Last recorded185,316 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 185,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2025 185,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 May 2024 175,202 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 174,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 165,226 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 165,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,739 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,365 miles

o/s front tyre edge wear

Pass 31 May 2018 74,958 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,307 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 49,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,772 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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AO62 ZFS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO62 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

AO62 ZFS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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