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ML12 PGK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,462 mi
Last recorded145,462 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PGK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 145,462 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 145,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 126,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit,worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,365 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,653 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,080 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,528 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 PGK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PGK, 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 PGK registered?

ML12 PGK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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