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MT62 HGO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,898 mi
Last recorded107,898 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HGO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,329 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 96,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 78,163 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,172 miles

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

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2018 60,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,284 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,804 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

under tray fitted

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 HGO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MT62 HGO, 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 MT62 HGO registered?

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

Is MT62 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 HGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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