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ML62 ZSP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,708 mi
Last recorded151,708 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 ZSP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 151,708 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 148,850 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,685 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 138,121 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 138,120 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 129,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear seats ()

Fail 21 Apr 2021 129,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear seats ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 84,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 54,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,161 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,601 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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ML62 ZSP 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 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 ML62 ZSP, 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 ML62 ZSP registered?

ML62 ZSP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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