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ML62 VMT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,401 mi
Last recorded205,401 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 VMT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 205,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2025 205,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2024 200,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 196,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust joint collars heavily corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 196,534 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust joint collars heavily corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 190,731 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 190,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 182,012 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 166,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 152,792 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Oct 2019 152,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2018 132,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2017 111,598 miles

small chip in windscreen in swept area

small chip in windscreen in zone A

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VMT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMT, 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.

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ML62 VMT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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