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MJ62 VTW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,072 mi
Last recorded30,072 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 VTW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 30,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 28,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 27,236 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 27,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 23,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 14,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 6,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 6,432 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 6,018 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 5,027 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 3,728 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 2,846 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 2,468 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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MJ62 VTW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MJ62 VTW, 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

How do I check the history of MJ62 VTW?

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What year was MJ62 VTW registered?

MJ62 VTW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is MJ62 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ62 VTW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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