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MF62 XGR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,831 mi
Last recorded105,831 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 XGR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,831 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 105,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 95,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 85,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,570 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 80,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,225 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,270 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 XGR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGR, 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 XGR registered?

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

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