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MK62 XHF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,922 mi
Last recorded169,922 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XHF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 169,922 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 162,040 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 May 2023 154,547 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 145,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 136,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 121,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,147 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 87,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2017 78,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,004 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 66,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XHF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

MK62 XHF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is MK62 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 XHF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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