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MF62 SWU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,223 mi
Last recorded83,223 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 SWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,223 miles

both rear inner alloys welded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 83,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake clip missing

both rear inner alloys welded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Welding (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Welding (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 76,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Welding (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Welding (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,899 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel welded/repaired.

Offside Rear Alloy wheel welded/repaired.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,514 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,324 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Nearside Rear wheel been welded up in 2 places

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,488 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,625 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,508 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edge close to balding

Offside Rear tyre beginning to bald inner edge advise change asap

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 35,776 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,706 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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MF62 SWU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF62 SWU, 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 MF62 SWU registered?

MF62 SWU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MF62 SWU safe to buy?

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