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MF62 WHX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,054 mi
Last recorded130,054 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 WHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 130,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 116,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 90,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,239 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,707 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 67,707 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,160 miles

Nearside Front foglamp glass broken/cracked

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,154 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 59,154 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,643 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 54,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 44,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,393 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 WHX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF62 WHX, 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 WHX registered?

MF62 WHX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is MF62 WHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 WHX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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