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MT62 HSN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,220 mi
Last recorded49,220 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HSN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 49,220 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Fail 15 Jul 2026 49,220 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working Mirror Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,976 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,897 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2024 40,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 36,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 29,646 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 21,824 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 16,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 13,834 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 13,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,212 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 HSN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSN, 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 HSN registered?

MT62 HSN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is MT62 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 HSN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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