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MV61 DWV

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,541 mi
Last recorded77,541 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 DWV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,599 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 73,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 65,972 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,841 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 39,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,922 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 DWV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

MV61 DWV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MV61 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 DWV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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