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MF62 XEU

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,411 mi
Last recorded167,411 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 XEU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 167,411 miles

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

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

park brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2024 142,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 124,871 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 95,426 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 95,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 85,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,635 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 57,386 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 38,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (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 XEU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

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

Is MF62 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 XEU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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