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ML12 EEM

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,475 mi
Last recorded81,475 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 EEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,371 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,450 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,737 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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ML12 EEM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ML12 EEM, 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 ML12 EEM registered?

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

Is ML12 EEM safe to buy?

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