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MV62 WRP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,929 mi
Last recorded144,929 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 WRP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 144,929 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2026 144,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2023 140,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm & cracked in tread & damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 140,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip beam to **unable to adjust inner lamp adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm & cracked in tread & damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 140,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam incorrect pattern bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam n/w (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative fog lite n/w (4.5.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre's on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 133,494 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 133,494 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,426 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 93,619 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 79,439 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2016 46,310 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wipers smearing slightly

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 WRP 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 53.3%.

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 MV62 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

MV62 WRP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is MV62 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 WRP shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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