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ML62 UWF

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,244 mi
Last recorded27,244 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 27,244 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 24,584 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 24,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 21,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 20,366 miles

Offside Front slight movement in rack arm

Pass 3 Oct 2019 18,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 15,973 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 13,659 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 11,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 8,317 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 UWF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

ML62 UWF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is ML62 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 UWF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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