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MT62 XBM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,941 mi
Last recorded151,941 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 XBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 134,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 112,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,991 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 85,845 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,864 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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MT62 XBM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MT62 XBM, 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 MT62 XBM registered?

MT62 XBM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is MT62 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 XBM shows 10 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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