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MW61 FLJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,151 mi
Last recorded136,151 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 FLJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,151 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 136,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 128,662 miles

REAR DIFF BEARINGS NOISY

TIMING CHAIN WORN

Pass 4 Dec 2021 123,165 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 123,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective CENTRE (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 115,863 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 115,863 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 104,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,032 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 95,032 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 81,387 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 81,387 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,240 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat belt slight fraying

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 FLJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MW61 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

MW61 FLJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is MW61 FLJ safe to buy?

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