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ML12 GKG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,259 mi
Last recorded136,259 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 GKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 136,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 136,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 123,547 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 123,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror mounted unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,634 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished,worn on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 107,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished,worn on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 89,198 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted but seals with no leaks and is tight.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 89,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted but seals with no leaks and is tight.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front windows tinted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,376 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)

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 GKG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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