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MW62 EXH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,571 mi
Last recorded114,571 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW62 EXH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 114,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 114,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,448 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 99,448 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,682 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 86,682 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,116 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,608 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,235 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,814 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 EXH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EXH, 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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MW62 EXH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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