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MIL 9862

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,069 mi
Last recorded85,069 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 9862
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 85,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 79,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 75,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 69,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,312 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,331 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,381 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 38,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,188 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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MIL 9862 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MIL 9862, 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 MIL 9862 registered?

MIL 9862 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is MIL 9862 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 9862 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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