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MW61 EHC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,495 mi
Last recorded106,495 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 EHC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 106,495 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 106,495 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,486 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 83,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 62,761 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,225 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 EHC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EHC, 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 MW61 EHC registered?

MW61 EHC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is MW61 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 EHC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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