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MW62 BJK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,475 mi
Last recorded123,475 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW62 BJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 123,475 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 122,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,976 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,976 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,194 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,300 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 106,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,096 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,741 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,827 miles

slight play in both front inner steering joints

Fail 21 Dec 2016 80,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in both front inner steering joints

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,786 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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MW62 BJK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW62 BJK, 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 MW62 BJK registered?

MW62 BJK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is MW62 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW62 BJK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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