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MT62 BFJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,966 mi
Last recorded139,966 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 139,966 miles

headlamp beam images deteriating

off side rear shock damp at top

Pass 19 Jan 2021 129,959 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 129,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,777 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 121,660 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,462 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,875 miles

Both side front tyres low on tread 2-3mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MT62 BFJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT62 BFJ, 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 MT62 BFJ registered?

MT62 BFJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is MT62 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 BFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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