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ML12 PFD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,678 mi
Last recorded135,678 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 135,678 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 132,323 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 132,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,640 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 129,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 124,391 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 124,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,921 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 115,135 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2020 113,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear scratches to bumper

Rear coil springs both ok at time of test

emissions limit 0.57

Fail 15 Apr 2019 100,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear scratches to bumper

Rear coil springs both ok at time of test

emissions limit 0.57

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly Bald on outer edge 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 90,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly Bald on outer edge 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side front front arm bush leaking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2015 50,708 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 PFD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

ML12 PFD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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