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ML62 DXP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,738 mi
Last recorded88,738 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged - close to limit (0.1 (b))

Temporary repair to n/s door mirror glass

Fail 26 Sep 2025 88,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fouling coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged - close to limit (0.1 (b))

Temporary repair to n/s door mirror glass

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,319 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged - close to limit (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 83,319 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged - close to limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,854 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,783 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear level sensor link rod missing.

Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear level sensor link rod missing.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 61,792 miles

Damage to front lower bumper

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,716 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has a cut on side wall 255/30/ZR19 Falken

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,279 miles

stone chips in screen

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,477 miles

too clean for emissions test

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 DXP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DXP, 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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ML62 DXP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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