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MW62 BKE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,325 mi
Last recorded159,325 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW62 BKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 159,325 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 149,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,970 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 124,737 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 113,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 92,243 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 92,241 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2019 92,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 84,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 81,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,340 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner edge tyre wear

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 BKE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

MW62 BKE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is MW62 BKE safe to buy?

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