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MA62 KSF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,143 mi
Last recorded179,143 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 KSF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 179,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 175,634 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 160,717 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2023 144,424 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 125,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 124,473 miles

Front Lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to perish both sides front

Rear Lower part of the spoiler is damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,505 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,254 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,152 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,731 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 KSF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF registered?

MA62 KSF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is MA62 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 KSF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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