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MA62 BEO

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,012 mi
Last recorded154,012 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 154,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr and osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 138,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 116,917 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 91,446 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 91,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,355 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 75,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 62,739 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 56,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,991 miles

Offside Front Fog Lamp Damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,278 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,403 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 BEO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA62 BEO, 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 MA62 BEO registered?

MA62 BEO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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