CarVerify

Free Car Check

MO12 ZON

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,449 mi
Last recorded126,449 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO12 ZON
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2024 118,025 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,657 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2023 111,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2022 103,689 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 100,378 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 100,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Contact with wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre HAS SEVERAL NAILS ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn severely on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,926 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 95,926 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2019 85,930 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted some components cant be seen

Pass 3 May 2018 78,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 41,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MO12 ZON 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 MO12 ZON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MO12 ZON?

You can check the full history of MO12 ZON by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MO12 ZON registered?

MO12 ZON is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is MO12 ZON safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO12 ZON 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.

Does MO12 ZON have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MO12 ZON. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.