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AO62 ZFX

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,238 mi
Last recorded154,238 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZFX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 154,238 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 127,179 miles

SLIGHT SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN

Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,221 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 111,204 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/18 ROF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,420 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 102,419 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 91,859 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 86,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 65,913 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 55,395 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 47,356 miles

under trays 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 ZFX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

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

Is AO62 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ZFX 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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