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AO62 HHT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,450 mi
Last recorded133,450 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,450 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre also cracking and perished ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 122,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,757 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2024 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,658 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure tailgate lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,596 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working In wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,340 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges and perished/cracked around tread

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,124 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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AO62 HHT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO62 HHT, 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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AO62 HHT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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