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MT62 BWL

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,678 mi
Last recorded102,678 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,678 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,126 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,175 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 69,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 64,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 60,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,066 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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MT62 BWL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MT62 BWL, 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 BWL registered?

MT62 BWL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is MT62 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 BWL 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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