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ML12 HCX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,934 mi
Last recorded137,934 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 HCX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 137,934 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 225/45X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack near side (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,591 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,968 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,691 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HCX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

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

Is ML12 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 HCX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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