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MT62 HSC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

262,003 mi
Last recorded262,003 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HSC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 262,003 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded beneath OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded beneath OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis warning message displayed. recommend full investigation

Pass 26 Mar 2025 245,146 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 227,203 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 213,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 205,175 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 197,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 183,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 78,220 miles

225/45 R18 91Y Pirelli citurato P7 run flat

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2mm (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 HSC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

MT62 HSC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is MT62 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 HSC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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