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MK62 JXC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,520 mi
Last recorded51,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 JXC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 51,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 43,316 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 43,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF/NSF FLAT BLADE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 40,337 miles

under trays fitted .....obscuring some items ...

Pass 26 Aug 2023 37,883 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 35,285 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 32,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 27,231 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 8 Aug 2018 22,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,067 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 9,062 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 JXC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 JXC, 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 MK62 JXC registered?

MK62 JXC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is MK62 JXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 JXC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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