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MW62 FOA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,175 mi
Last recorded175,175 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 175,175 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 156,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 139,038 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 129,732 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 129,732 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 FOA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW62 FOA?

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What year was MW62 FOA registered?

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

Is MW62 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW62 FOA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MW62 FOA have outstanding finance?

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