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ML62 YGV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 YGV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,159 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,013 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 64,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible spare wheel fitted (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,886 miles

Offside Front Brakes sticking on

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust clamp corroded and cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,963 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 54,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,543 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,322 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 20,313 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 YGV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

ML62 YGV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is ML62 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 YGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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