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MT62 HRG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,178 mi
Last recorded148,178 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 148,178 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 148,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 142,354 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 135,782 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 127,429 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,679 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 103,945 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 103,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,310 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,439 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 62,439 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Scuffed Inner Tread Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,345 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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 HRG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HRG, 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 HRG registered?

MT62 HRG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is MT62 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 HRG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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