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MF62 XES

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,702 mi
Last recorded108,702 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 108,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 101,125 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,457 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,427 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,173 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 88,169 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 86,682 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to access rear seat due to contents blocking them ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 82,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 82,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,257 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 59,257 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (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 XES is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XES, 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 XES registered?

MF62 XES is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is MF62 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 XES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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