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MT62 XBP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,077 mi
Last recorded155,077 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 155,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 153,795 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 153,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 138,204 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 138,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,365 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 129,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 117,203 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 117,203 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,522 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,442 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 92,442 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,514 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 79,514 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,063 miles

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

front washers poor

Fail 15 Feb 2017 65,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front washers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,130 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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MT62 XBP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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