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MA12 ZBW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,171 mi
Last recorded171,171 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ZBW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 171,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 150,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,995 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 95,979 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 95,960 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 93,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,518 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms

plastic trim fitted to both sills

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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MA12 ZBW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA12 ZBW, 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 MA12 ZBW registered?

MA12 ZBW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MA12 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 ZBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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