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MV61 CVG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,235 mi
Last recorded171,235 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 CVG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 171,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake imbalance , adjustment or repair required

Fail 5 Oct 2022 170,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake imbalance , adjustment or repair required

Pass 6 Oct 2021 147,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 110,585 miles

Exhaust has minor leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 9 May 2018 81,765 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 81,765 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 58,090 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,697 miles

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,481 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,528 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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MV61 CVG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV61 CVG, 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 MV61 CVG registered?

MV61 CVG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is MV61 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 CVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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