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MT62 NNC

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,974 mi
Last recorded146,974 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 NNC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 146,974 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 146,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,629 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 117,514 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 117,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 111,237 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,018 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 108,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 104,996 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,116 miles

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some items

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,122 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,419 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float rack end (2.1.3)

sills covered not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inpection

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 NNC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NNC, 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 NNC registered?

MT62 NNC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is MT62 NNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 NNC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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