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MV62 WUM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,194 mi
Last recorded69,194 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 WUM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,194 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 69,118 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 69,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,350 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 63,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 55,997 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 55,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,709 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 49,709 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads grinding on discs metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 42,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 42,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements swopped for test (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,091 miles

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

number plates front and rear temporary number plates fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 36,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits tested twice and lambda reading outside maximum limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

number plates front and rear temporary number plates fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 26,796 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 26,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 189,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,718 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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MV62 WUM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

MV62 WUM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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