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ML12 PFV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,025 mi
Last recorded104,025 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,025 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,845 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,311 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 64,240 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 64,240 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,000 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 PFV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

ML12 PFV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is ML12 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 PFV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML12 PFV have outstanding finance?

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