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ML62 XAH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,796 mi
Last recorded116,796 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 116,796 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Jul 2024 116,796 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Jul 2023 105,053 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,525 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 56,703 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,410 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 44,410 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 31,733 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 20,461 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 XAH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XAH, 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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What year was ML62 XAH registered?

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

Is ML62 XAH safe to buy?

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