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MR02 ZYC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 ZYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 70,549 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 64,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,231 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,453 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 26,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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MR02 ZYC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 MR02 ZYC, 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

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What year was MR02 ZYC registered?

MR02 ZYC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is MR02 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 ZYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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