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ML12 MUY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,893 mi
Last recorded165,893 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 MUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 165,893 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 158,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 148,888 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 138,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 128,486 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 93,637 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,494 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,493 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 64,699 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,372 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MUY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

ML12 MUY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is ML12 MUY safe to buy?

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