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MJ62 XTT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,961 mi
Last recorded187,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 XTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 187,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 170,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 151,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,088 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 83,555 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars centre tread

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,479 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 77,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,364 miles

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,323 miles

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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MJ62 XTT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ62 XTT, 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 MJ62 XTT registered?

MJ62 XTT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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