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MT62 SNZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,110 mi
Last recorded167,110 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 167,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 156,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 142,911 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 137,120 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 127,781 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 111,825 miles

Nearside Rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 101,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,067 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 SNZ 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 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

MT62 SNZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is MT62 SNZ safe to buy?

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