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ML12 LLD

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,076 mi
Last recorded100,076 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 LLD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,076 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 100,076 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,350 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 50,330 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 50,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,487 miles

emissions too clean / no print out given

Pass 16 Sep 2017 38,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 38,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 23,926 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 LLD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LLD, 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 LLD registered?

ML12 LLD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is ML12 LLD safe to buy?

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