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ML62 HNA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,217 mi
Last recorded160,217 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 160,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 151,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 151,985 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,182 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 137,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 125,292 miles

Front Lower Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front service brake efficiency just met ( need repairs ) (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front inner steering rack joint has slightly play ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,328 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 105,606 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 28 Dec 2017 91,282 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 84,698 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,490 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,387 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 HNA 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 83.3%.

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

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