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MR07 HYP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

142,687 mi
Last recorded142,687 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR07 HYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 142,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 187,402 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 138,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between both flexys along subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between both flexys along subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 183,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 131,056 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 131,056 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2023 176,461 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 128,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 112,246 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 112,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 171,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 165,338 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear trailing arm bushes, Ferrell, sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 165,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear trailing arm bushes, Ferrell, sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 103,679 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 103,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,220 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,478 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 59,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 152,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,937 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 50,936 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 141,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 39,849 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 39,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,673 miles

Covers Underside

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,039 miles

OSF tyre worn outere edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 110,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,409 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,093 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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MR07 HYP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 MR07 HYP, 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 MR07 HYP registered?

MR07 HYP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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