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ML12 GKZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,453 mi
Last recorded173,453 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 GKZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 173,453 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 167,133 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 161,907 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 161,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 156,958 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2022 156,958 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2021 151,210 miles

Rear both rear bump stops perished

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,658 miles

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 14 Oct 2020 144,658 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 24 Jun 2019 133,215 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

parking light warning message on dash, both lights working ok

Pass 25 Jun 2018 123,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,734 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 GKZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

ML12 GKZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is ML12 GKZ safe to buy?

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