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MF62 ZKS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,284 mi
Last recorded159,284 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 ZKS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 159,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining / advise immediate replacement / 225-45-18 run flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2021 159,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear and large lip / advise immediate replacement with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining / advise immediate replacement / 225-45-18 run flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes noisy operation / advise inspection - clean and re-grease pads

Rear hand brake imbalance 38% / advise inspection - clean and adjustment

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,848 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (225-45-18 RF) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (255-40-18 FR) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brakes noisy operation

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2020 145,843 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (225-45-18 RF) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (255-40-18 FR) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brakes noisy operation

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2019 119,152 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not cut down to cords

protective shield fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2019 119,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges on sidewall / inside and out (255/40/18 run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

protective shield fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,763 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 97,762 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower covers fitted to vehicle

offside front tyre worn badly on outer edge(needs new tyre)

travel in park brake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,909 miles

front brake discs worn

lower covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,160 miles

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

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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MF62 ZKS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF62 ZKS, 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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MF62 ZKS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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