2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · WR62 MVF
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 224,669 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR62 MVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 224,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR62 MVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (WR62 MVF) between October 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WR62 MVF Mileage History
- 23/10/2023207,274 mi
- 03/10/2024221,566 mi+14,292 mi
- 04/10/2024221,568 mi+2 mi
- 13/05/2025224,666 mi+3,098 mi
- 13/05/2025224,669 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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