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MF62 WDE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,606 mi
Last recorded117,606 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 WDE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 117,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 113,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 105,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 100,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 98,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,447 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 87,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,861 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,428 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WDE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF62 WDE registered?

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

Is MF62 WDE safe to buy?

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