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ML62 CKE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,444 mi
Last recorded178,444 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 CKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 178,444 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 178,444 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 162,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 153,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 136,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 119,052 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 111,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 102,151 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 89,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 69,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 58,741 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Worn on outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer tread bald (4.1.E.1)

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 CKE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ML62 CKE, 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 ML62 CKE registered?

ML62 CKE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is ML62 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 CKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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