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ML62 WCJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,479 mi
Last recorded117,479 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 117,479 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 113,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached light unit insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,782 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 109,640 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens cracked with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,450 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 106,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,261 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 9 Aug 2019 103,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,971 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge on light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 77,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,484 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,632 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 70,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WCJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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