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MV61 AHD

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,101 mi
Last recorded102,101 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 AHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,101 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 102,101 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,054 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,721 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 72,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 63,886 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 63,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 51,623 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 51,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOTOR WORKING NO WATER TO WINDSCREEN (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT

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

Rear TYRES CRACKING AROUND TREADS, TYRES 3MM,

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 24,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MV61 AHD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV61 AHD, 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 MV61 AHD registered?

MV61 AHD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is MV61 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 AHD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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