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MT61 WZF

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,281 mi
Last recorded126,281 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 WZF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 126,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion around the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking mount block missing

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted underbody

Pass 7 Sep 2024 114,997 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 114,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 85,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,464 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 80,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 63,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,084 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 52,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,690 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 46,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front slight edge wear

both rear tyres slight inner edge wear

Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,717 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,856 miles

f.a.s not detected on emissions too clean

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 WZF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WZF, 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 WZF registered?

MT61 WZF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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