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MT61 WHF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,097 mi
Last recorded228,097 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 WHF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 228,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 209,084 miles

Central Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 198,083 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 198,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 184,403 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 184,403 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 169,263 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 169,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wire touching drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 155,263 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 147,123 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 147,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 123,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 123,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

the nearside rear brake is binding

Pass 12 Jan 2017 101,989 miles

low tread on inner edge of nearside front tyre

small chip in the offside centre of the windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2017 101,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

low tread on inner edge of nearside front tyre

small chip in the offside centre of the windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2016 86,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 86,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

rear brake discs slightly lipped

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 WHF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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