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ML12 PGV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,048 mi
Last recorded176,048 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 176,048 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 176,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 169,797 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 165,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 153,764 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 153,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 121,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,003 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TCA bush leaking

front windscreen washers poor

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 PGV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

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

Is ML12 PGV safe to buy?

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