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ET62 ZBF

2012 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,351 mi
Last recorded140,351 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET62 ZBF
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 140,351 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 128,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 118,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,673 miles

Central Front flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,858 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 76,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,510 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,470 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,119 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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ET62 ZBF is a 2012 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET62 ZBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET62 ZBF registered?

ET62 ZBF is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is ET62 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET62 ZBF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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