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ML62 UWJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,219 mi
Last recorded56,219 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 UWJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 56,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 54,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 51,626 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 49,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 46,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,695 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 37,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 23,197 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 16,292 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,270 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 UWJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

ML62 UWJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is ML62 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 UWJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML62 UWJ have outstanding finance?

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