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MF62 ZLO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,701 mi
Last recorded121,701 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 ZLO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 121,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 110,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 101,635 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL RUSTY AND PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 100,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL RUSTY AND PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,570 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 69,722 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 May 2019 69,722 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 53,860 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,600 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,391 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 31,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 ZLO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZLO, 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 MF62 ZLO registered?

MF62 ZLO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MF62 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 ZLO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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