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ML62 UTE

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,618 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,063 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,646 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,111 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 46,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,661 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,201 miles

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

Offside Front o/s/f track arm has slight play

Pass 25 May 2017 16,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,609 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 UTE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

ML62 UTE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is ML62 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 UTE 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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