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MT62 TKU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,409 mi
Last recorded185,409 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 TKU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 185,409 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 185,392 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 173,052 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 173,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 173,040 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 160,537 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 148,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 148,946 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 141,810 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 141,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 131,286 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,475 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 120,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Brake pad warning lamp displayed on dashboard (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,664 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,751 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 TKU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

MT62 TKU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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The MOT history for MT62 TKU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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