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ML62 AXP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,418 mi
Last recorded183,418 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 AXP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 183,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 183,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 171,922 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 171,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 162,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 142,705 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 131,960 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 131,960 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,905 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,787 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 113,787 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,155 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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ML62 AXP 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 ML62 AXP, 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 ML62 AXP registered?

ML62 AXP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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