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MW61 FSE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,074 mi
Last recorded139,074 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 FSE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 139,074 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 139,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,324 miles

Manufactures guards fitted to underside

Fail 24 Mar 2025 123,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures guards fitted to underside

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

Pass 3 Mar 2024 115,054 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 115,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,952 miles

Advise Full Under Body Panels Fitted NOT Allowing Inspection Of TESTABLE Items

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 93,936 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear subframe . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 93,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 Run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 Run flat . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Casing corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear subframe . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 84,566 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Front Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded .

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,817 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 64,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,883 miles

Nearside Front 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 FSE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

MW61 FSE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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