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ML62 UTP

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,415 mi
Last recorded86,415 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 UTP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,415 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,790 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 57,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2022 47,368 miles

Front Brake disc heavily lipped

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,801 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 38,801 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 32,221 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,OSR,NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 24,711 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,590 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 UTP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol 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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

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

Is ML62 UTP safe to buy?

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