MOT Status
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136,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats fitted ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
undertrays fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front tyre valve stems splitting at the base
front brake pads low
offside rear tyre low tread
rear brake pads low
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyre valve stems splitting at the base
front brake pads low
offside rear tyre low tread
rear brake pads low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML12 EER is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 ML12 EER, 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 EER registered?
ML12 EER is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 April 2012.
Is ML12 EER safe to buy?
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