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MW61 FOU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,132 mi
Last recorded54,132 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 FOU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,278 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side skirt damaged

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

slight wear on all 4 tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

front and rear inner brake pads aprox 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2016 25,843 miles

Wear on front tyre edge

Pass 2 Jan 2015 21,553 miles

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

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

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 FOU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

MW61 FOU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is MW61 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 FOU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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