MOT Status
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173,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
both rear bump stops deteriorated
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
both rear bump stops deteriorated
Rear both rear bump stops perished
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear suspension bump stops perished
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear suspension bump stops perished
Front wipers smearing screen
parking light warning message on dash, both lights working ok
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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?
The MOT history for ML12 GKZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ML12 GKZ have outstanding finance?
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