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FN62 FJO

2012 BMW 3

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,564 mi
Last recorded108,564 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 378,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 FJO
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 108,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 105,481 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 100,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,644 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 92,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 80,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,620 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,265 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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FN62 FJO is a 2012 BMW 3 in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 78,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN62 FJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN62 FJO registered?

FN62 FJO is a 2012 BMW 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FN62 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN62 FJO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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