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ML62 USF

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,660 mi
Last recorded110,660 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,963 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,152 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 98,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn braking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 92,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,034 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,902 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,439 miles

Brake pad warning sensor illuminated on dash

Front tyre valves deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 60,439 miles

Brake pad warning sensor illuminated on dash

Front tyre valves deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,613 miles

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

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

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 USF 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 84.6%.

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 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 USF, 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

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What year was ML62 USF registered?

ML62 USF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is ML62 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 USF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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