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MK62 XFS

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,664 mi
Last recorded181,664 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 181,664 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 179,266 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 176,725 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 176,705 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 175,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 170,491 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 167,156 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 167,137 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 164,079 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 164,047 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 160,724 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2017 156,958 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 156,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 152,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Aug 2015 130,540 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 130,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XFS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK62 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

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

Is MK62 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 XFS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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