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MA62 BEJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,458 mi
Last recorded146,458 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 BEJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 146,458 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 146,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 139,932 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 139,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 138,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling underv plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 134,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,060 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rubber (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Inner pad worn more than the others (1.2.1 (f))

No FAS detected

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Looks like it has rubbed on something, also has small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Both wheels have rim welds

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Suspect rocking on spline (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 125,060 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rubber (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Inner pad worn more than the others (1.2.1 (f))

No FAS detected

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Looks like it has rubbed on something, also has small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Both wheels have rim welds

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Suspect rocking on spline (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 111,691 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,343 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,419 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,368 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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MA62 BEJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA62 BEJ, 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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MA62 BEJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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