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MT62 HZF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,141 mi
Last recorded65,141 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HZF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 65,141 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 65,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,154 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 57,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 51,606 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 51,572 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively very worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 39,487 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 35,840 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 35,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 33,914 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 33,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 32,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 30,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 29,352 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,207 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,912 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 HZF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 HZF, 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

How do I check the history of MT62 HZF?

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What year was MT62 HZF registered?

MT62 HZF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is MT62 HZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 HZF 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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