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MT62 HSF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,784 mi
Last recorded123,784 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 123,784 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 123,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 122,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 104,691 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 87,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,609 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust gaitor damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering joint slight play detected (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust gaitor damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 49,553 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2000m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 39,503 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2017 25,279 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,320 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 18,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,502 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 HSF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

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

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