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ML62 UTT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,992 mi
Last recorded125,992 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 UTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 125,992 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 107,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror

Pass 31 May 2024 87,833 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,332 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,226 miles

uneven wear on centre treads of both rear tyres and worn close to limts

uneven wear on inner treads of both front tyres (offside close to limit)

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,991 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 UTT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

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

Is ML62 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 UTT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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