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MA62 HYO

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,950 mi
Last recorded97,950 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 HYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 97,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 90,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,594 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 70,021 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,988 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 59,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,356 miles

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

slight inner edge wear on n/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 23 Nov 2018 54,317 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight inner edge wear on n/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,616 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 10 Nov 2017 38,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,380 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 19,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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MA62 HYO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA62 HYO, 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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What year was MA62 HYO registered?

MA62 HYO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is MA62 HYO safe to buy?

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