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ML12 OBD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 OBD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 101,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,836 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 97,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,166 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,940 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,269 miles

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

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 1 Dec 2020 79,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,809 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 74,766 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 60,949 miles

Offside Front slight play/knocking in rack/co-axle

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 May 2017 46,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on on the dash, new pads old sensors.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2016 37,866 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 37,866 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 28,548 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 OBD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 OBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML12 OBD registered?

ML12 OBD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is ML12 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 OBD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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