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MW61 WRL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,750 mi
Last recorded186,750 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 WRL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 186,750 miles

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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 170,225 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,006 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 153,728 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 137,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 99,643 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,999 miles

both rear tyres have wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,890 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,585 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,642 miles

both rear tyres close to limit.

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge recommend replacement a.s.a.p

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 WRL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

MW61 WRL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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