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ML62 GOC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,431 mi
Last recorded52,431 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 GOC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 52,431 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 50,213 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 47,501 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 44,156 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,123 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2021 40,123 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 35,919 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 30,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,509 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 17,798 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 GOC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red 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 GOC, 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 GOC registered?

ML62 GOC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is ML62 GOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 GOC 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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