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MT61 KAE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 KAE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,281 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear upper track control arms slightly corroded

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Fail 13 Nov 2025 116,279 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated possible brake pad warning lamp (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside front brake pads deteriorated

nearside rear tyre pressure low

oil leak

rear upper track control arms slightly corroded

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,538 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

parking brake lever travel high

slight corrosion on nearside front and both rear coil springs

Fail 12 Nov 2024 112,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

parking brake lever travel high

slight corrosion on nearside front and both rear coil springs

Pass 8 Dec 2023 109,884 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

front exhaust clamp insecure and damaged

front exhaust flex slightly worn

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Fail 7 Dec 2023 109,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

front exhaust clamp insecure and damaged

front exhaust flex slightly worn

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,155 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn edges

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside wiper slightly worn

slight corrosion on front coil springs

Fail 4 Oct 2022 106,153 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn edges

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside wiper slightly worn

slight corrosion on front coil springs

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,795 miles

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

offside rear position lamp output slightly reduced

slight surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,793 miles

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

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

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

offside rear position lamp output slightly reduced

slight surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,779 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2020 99,779 miles

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

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 96,681 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2019 96,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,698 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,129 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,914 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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MT61 KAE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT61 KAE, 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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MT61 KAE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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