CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML62 UNX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,097 mi
Last recorded88,097 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,033 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 73,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,784 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 63,171 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 40,131 miles

Nearside Rear cuts to tyre tread in places

Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge of tread.

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge of tread.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 28,295 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge of tread.

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge of tread.

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML62 UNX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML62 UNX?

You can check the full history of ML62 UNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML62 UNX registered?

ML62 UNX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is ML62 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 UNX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML62 UNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML62 UNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.