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MW61 WSD

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,074 mi
Last recorded79,074 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,074 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 69,418 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 68,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,574 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 64,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,859 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,839 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,898 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,993 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,134 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre outer edge worn

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 WSD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WSD, 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

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What year was MW61 WSD registered?

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

Is MW61 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 WSD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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