CarVerify

Free Car Check

ME59 ZZZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,444 mi
Last recorded107,444 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationME59 ZZZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 107,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 107,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,972 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 96,970 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 88,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,245 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 85,630 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 85,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,132 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,478 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,616 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,026 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ME59 ZZZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ME59 ZZZ, 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

How do I check the history of ME59 ZZZ?

You can check the full history of ME59 ZZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ME59 ZZZ registered?

ME59 ZZZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is ME59 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME59 ZZZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ME59 ZZZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ME59 ZZZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.