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ML12 OHT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,913 mi
Last recorded58,913 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 OHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,913 miles

Front undertray Insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2022 55,620 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 49,684 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,576 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 41,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 32,407 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Central gearbox mount broken

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,253 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 17,252 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Device not secure to lower suspension arm (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 10,031 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 OHT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

ML12 OHT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is ML12 OHT safe to buy?

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