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ML62 GFY

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,327 mi
Last recorded105,327 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 GFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 105,327 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 101,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 97,247 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,477 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2020 76,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise travel in hand brake lever

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,281 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,616 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

under body shields fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,633 miles

nail offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 GFY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White 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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

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

Is ML62 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 GFY 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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