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ML62 JVW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,213 mi
Last recorded132,213 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 JVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 132,213 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2025 126,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2023 113,831 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 113,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,403 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 98,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner light unit poor fit

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 71,725 miles

Full length undertrays and splash guards obscuring the view of testable items

Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 29,820 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 29,820 miles

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

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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ML62 JVW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ML62 JVW, 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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ML62 JVW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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