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MW61 NWP

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 NWP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,078 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 116,054 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 108,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,395 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,602 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,494 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,770 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 69,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,373 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NWP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

MW61 NWP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is MW61 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 NWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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