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MT62 BHX

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,521 mi
Last recorded156,521 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 156,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2021 146,177 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes are slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 146,177 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes are slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 135,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measuring between 2mm-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen has damage less than 10mm within Zone A of drivers view

Fail 9 Jan 2020 135,149 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative In the case of a manual levelling device (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are measuring at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres measuring at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged (cracked/chipped) within zone A of drivers view but less than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,120 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,651 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 107,191 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,330 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

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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MT62 BHX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT62 BHX, 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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MT62 BHX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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