MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/r17 94w worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/r17 94w worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s side repeaters deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/50R17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/50R17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low on outer tread/Tyre size 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre size 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre size 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)
Engine cover and Under tray fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ML12 VEW 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 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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?
ML12 VEW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 April 2012.
Is ML12 VEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for ML12 VEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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