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MK62 ZGA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,936 mi
Last recorded145,936 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 ZGA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 145,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 136,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 124,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,855 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2023 112,855 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,787 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 97,457 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, perished in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread grooves, nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread grooves, nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2018 59,843 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked in tread grooves and outer tread blocks and worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked in tread grooves and outer tread blocks

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread grooves and outer tread blocks

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,288 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
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MK62 ZGA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MK62 ZGA, 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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MK62 ZGA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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