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MW61 MVA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 143,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

duel mass flywheel noisy and vibrating

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2025 143,997 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

duel mass flywheel noisy and vibrating

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2024 138,175 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 138,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 133,673 miles

Front Headlamp washer jets sticking out, unlikely to cause injury

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 133,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp washer jets sticking out, unlikely to cause injury

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,496 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND TOP COVER

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,276 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,767 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,711 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 97,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear

Fail 19 Feb 2018 80,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,382 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both nearside and offside not retracting (1.7.2)

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position retaining device ineffective (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,223 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,547 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 MVA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MVA, 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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MW61 MVA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 February 2012.

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