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ML62 DXG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,237 mi
Last recorded159,237 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 DXG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 159,237 miles

Handbrake has slight reserve travel, but working correctly

Undertrays Fitted, Unable to inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2025 159,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has slight reserve travel, but working correctly

Undertrays Fitted, Unable to inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2024 154,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2023 146,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2023 146,516 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2022 141,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper corner scuffed

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,269 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 130,938 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front wing has damage

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 124,864 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower chip in windscreen

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,394 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,394 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,205 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 DXG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

ML62 DXG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is ML62 DXG safe to buy?

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