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MT61 UYG

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,560 mi
Last recorded131,560 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 UYG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 131,560 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 126,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,457 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 122,457 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 117,577 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 112,780 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 108,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,252 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,066 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,427 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,683 miles

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

No Emissions Detected

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,371 miles

both front tyres light wear to outer edges

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 UYG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MT61 UYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT61 UYG registered?

MT61 UYG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is MT61 UYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 UYG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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