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ML62 USN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,709 mi
Last recorded105,709 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 USN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 105,709 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,197 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 98,197 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,720 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 91,720 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 86,294 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 82,643 miles

o/s/f tie rod- play

Pass 18 Jan 2020 71,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 63,271 miles

minor oil leak- differential

o/s/f tie rod- slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,333 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 USN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 USN, 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 USN registered?

ML62 USN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is ML62 USN safe to buy?

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