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ML12 DAU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,237 mi
Last recorded148,237 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 DAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 148,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2023 119,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 112,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R18 90Y RFT Inside edge of tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Brake pad wear sensor wiring contacting rotating driveshaft with wheels on the ground (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R18 90Y RFT Inside edge of tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 105,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 105,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 ZR18 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 ZR18 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 101,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,573 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 58,660 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,533 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 Mar 2015 27,514 miles

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

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

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

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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ML12 DAU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML12 DAU, 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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ML12 DAU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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