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MK62 XFE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,621 mi
Last recorded196,621 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XFE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 196,621 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 196,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 172,376 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 172,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 148,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 129,734 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 129,734 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges wearing very slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,761 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,485 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,659 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges advise replacement

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

Fail 10 Aug 2015 76,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges advise replacement

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

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 XFE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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