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MW62 CXG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,727 mi
Last recorded77,727 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW62 CXG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 66,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 62,347 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,371 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 58,371 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,573 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,660 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 49,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 46,788 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,470 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 44,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,208 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,051 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 CXG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

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

Is MW62 CXG safe to buy?

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