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MW61 NVZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,554 mi
Last recorded143,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 139,185 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 134,345 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 134,341 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 7 Jan 2022 121,136 miles

Front exhaust flexible section broken and clamp cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,569 miles

Handbrake long

Nearside Front Brake pad wire rubbing on wheel

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 115,561 miles

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

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

Handbrake long

Nearside Front Brake pad wire rubbing on wheel

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 106,349 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION POOR

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp has a non-specific intermittent fault

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 88,775 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp has a non-specific intermittent fault

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,952 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 78,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle full, suspect blocked pre filter (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dirty (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dirty (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,989 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 49,428 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 NVZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

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

Is MW61 NVZ safe to buy?

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