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MT62 HRF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HRF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 90,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 87,352 miles

Offside Front 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 9 May 2023 83,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 75,640 miles

slight play and knocking noise from offside of steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2022 75,640 miles

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

slight play and knocking noise from offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,368 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 58,020 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,786 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre was flat on initial inspection so pumped up before mot test could be carried out

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Fail 12 Jan 2018 36,371 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)

Nearside Rear tyre was flat on initial inspection so pumped up before mot test could be carried out

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 24,848 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 HRF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

MT62 HRF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is MT62 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 HRF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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