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ML62 UVE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,382 mi
Last recorded161,382 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 UVE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 161,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2026 161,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2025 151,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 143,580 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2023 143,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 133,957 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 110,587 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,523 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,192 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,419 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,633 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 UVE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVE, 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

How do I check the history of ML62 UVE?

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What year was ML62 UVE registered?

ML62 UVE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is ML62 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 UVE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML62 UVE have outstanding finance?

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