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MV62 XVO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,839 mi
Last recorded59,839 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 XVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 59,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 58,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 53,297 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,515 miles

coolant level below minimum mark

Fail 13 Dec 2021 49,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant level below minimum mark

Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,449 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,735 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 27,735 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear light unit on boot loose on one side but not likely to fall off

Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 21,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,866 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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MV62 XVO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV62 XVO, 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 MV62 XVO registered?

MV62 XVO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is MV62 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 XVO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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