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MK62 JSX

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,757 mi
Last recorded148,757 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 JSX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 148,757 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 130,922 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 113,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 95,300 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 95,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 74,645 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x tyres wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 41,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,002 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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MK62 JSX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MK62 JSX, 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 MK62 JSX registered?

MK62 JSX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is MK62 JSX safe to buy?

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