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MV62 KWG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,125 mi
Last recorded113,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 KWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 113,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 113,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 106,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,818 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,175 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel inner rim area has wielded repair.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,044 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2017 66,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,239 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,167 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

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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MV62 KWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 MV62 KWG, 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 MV62 KWG registered?

MV62 KWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MV62 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 KWG 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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