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MW61 WWA

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,163 mi
Last recorded141,163 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 141,163 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 140,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 134,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 118,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 101,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,194 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,573 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,060 miles

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

Window screen has chip in area B

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,825 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 WWA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WWA, 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 WWA registered?

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

Is MW61 WWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 WWA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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