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AO62 ZRY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,271 mi
Last recorded52,271 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZRY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 52,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 44,618 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 41,366 miles

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,998 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,164 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 27,651 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 21,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 14,545 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 9,006 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 ZRY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO62 ZRY registered?

AO62 ZRY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is AO62 ZRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ZRY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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