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MW62 CBO

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,260 mi
Last recorded90,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW62 CBO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 90,260 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 90,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,976 miles

front number plate contaminated .......

n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils not visible .......

Fail 24 Jul 2025 84,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate contaminated .......

n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils not visible .......

Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,769 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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 25 Jul 2023 73,769 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,802 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing lower on edges

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 56,312 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,056 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers slight smear

Pass 11 May 2017 46,953 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,964 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,478 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 38,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CBO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

MW62 CBO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is MW62 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW62 CBO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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