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MK62 JVU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,932 mi
Last recorded194,932 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 JVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 194,932 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position Light Lense Loose

Fail 14 Jul 2026 194,930 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position Light Lense Loose

Pass 31 Jul 2025 185,852 miles

Nearside Rear inner tailgate lamp unit loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2024 174,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake tension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake tension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 162,570 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 162,570 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 150,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o s head light deteriorated

sills not checked as plastick covers

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 145,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 138,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,585 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 130,585 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 119,012 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,019 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)

Offside Rear 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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MK62 JVU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK62 JVU, 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 MK62 JVU registered?

MK62 JVU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is MK62 JVU safe to buy?

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