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MT62 HRD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,977 mi
Last recorded133,977 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 124,189 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 124,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 113,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,749 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 101,743 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,204 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,424 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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MT62 HRD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT62 HRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT62 HRD registered?

MT62 HRD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is MT62 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 HRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT62 HRD have outstanding finance?

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