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MK62 ZYJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,076 mi
Last recorded148,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 148,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 147,281 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 145,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 144,849 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 127,925 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 127,466 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,578 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,140 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm , bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm, bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 89,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm , bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm, bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,715 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 81,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,557 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 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK62 ZYJ, 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 MK62 ZYJ registered?

MK62 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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