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MT62 BWG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,600 mi
Last recorded156,600 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 156,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2024 156,600 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 152,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 147,262 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin -------------70% worn----------- (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ------70% worn------------ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 136,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 130,772 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,828 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 115,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 115,460 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,184 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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MT62 BWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT62 BWG, 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 MT62 BWG registered?

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

Is MT62 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 BWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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