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MW61 AXC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,646 mi
Last recorded160,646 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 AXC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 160,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 157,351 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 154,296 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 149,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 149,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine /under body/ outer sills /cover fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2020 138,572 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 133,440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,678 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,744 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALLS

FRONT BUMPER PANEL DAMAGED IN SEVERAL PLACES

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 119,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 119,844 miles

Nearside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet latch (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,883 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,758 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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MW61 AXC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MW61 AXC, 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 MW61 AXC registered?

MW61 AXC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is MW61 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 AXC 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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