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FL62 HKA

2012 BMW 3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 378,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 HKA
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 110,713 miles

exhaust flexi damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

boot full

coolant low

Fail 26 Mar 2026 110,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

boot full

coolant low

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,506 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2024 82,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,456 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 43,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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FL62 HKA is a 2012 BMW 3 in White 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 78,694 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL62 HKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FL62 HKA registered?

FL62 HKA is a 2012 BMW 3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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