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ML62 CHZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,768 mi
Last recorded74,768 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 CHZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 74,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 70,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 64,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 55,406 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 55,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,694 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,102 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 CHZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ML62 CHZ, 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

How do I check the history of ML62 CHZ?

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What year was ML62 CHZ registered?

ML62 CHZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is ML62 CHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 CHZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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