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ML62 UWA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,914 mi
Last recorded35,914 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 UWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2018 35,914 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 22,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 15,753 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,766 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,364 miles

under trays fitted

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 UWA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 UWA, 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 UWA registered?

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

Is ML62 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 UWA shows 5 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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