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ML12 VFF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 125,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 110,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi is weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn // 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn // 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,900 miles

Offside Rear Light cluster loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 78,900 miles

Offside Rear Light cluster loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,106 miles

Slight play in front joints

Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,276 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,888 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Both rear brake discs worn

Damage to front bumper and passengers door mirror

Nearside Rear Damage to body and reflector

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,207 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Brake Discs Slight Wear

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Deteriorated & Tread Getting Low Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Of Bumper Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Outer Edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,431 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 39,139 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 VFF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VFF, 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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ML12 VFF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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