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MW61 VYE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,889 mi
Last recorded131,889 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 131,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 124,921 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,145 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 117,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,669 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 105,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 105,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper damaged & fog lamp loose in bumper

Nearside Rear Road Wheel has been welded 3 times as a repair

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 97,564 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,361 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 85,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,850 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,253 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,601 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 VYE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYE, 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

How do I check the history of MW61 VYE?

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What year was MW61 VYE registered?

MW61 VYE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is MW61 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 VYE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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