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MW61 KCF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,929 mi
Last recorded110,929 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 KCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,929 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 110,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 107,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,093 miles

near side door mirror damaged

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,093 miles

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

near side door mirror damaged

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2022 84,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,526 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 66,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,167 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,427 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 37,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,935 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 24,858 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 KCF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 KCF, 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 KCF registered?

MW61 KCF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is MW61 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 KCF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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