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MT62 VYH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,799 mi
Last recorded108,799 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 VYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 108,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,211 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 107,211 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,796 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,879 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,771 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,272 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,367 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,403 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,914 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,903 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 VYH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

MT62 VYH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is MT62 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 VYH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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