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MW61 MUE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,272 mi
Last recorded146,272 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 MUE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 142,288 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 135,488 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 129,502 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,540 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,983 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,205 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,078 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 MUE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

MW61 MUE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is MW61 MUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 MUE shows 10 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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