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MK62 XGC

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,796 mi
Last recorded175,796 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 175,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 173,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2024 173,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 156,201 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 145,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,084 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,485 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,359 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 XGC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

MK62 XGC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MK62 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 XGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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