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ML12 NKG

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,090 mi
Last recorded131,090 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 131,090 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 131,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,533 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front washers poorly spraying just hitting the windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and Rear alloys different sizes

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 112,009 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and Rear alloys different sizes

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,031 miles

Offside Front steering rack end ball joint is worn

coolant low

Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,030 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. axle has mixed tyre sizes across the rear axle (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front steering rack end ball joint is worn

coolant low

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 92,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,028 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 78,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE 'A' TWO PLACES BELOW 10MM IN DIAMETER (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 52,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 NKG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKG, 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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ML12 NKG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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