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MW61 WWB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,003 mi
Last recorded203,003 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 203,003 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 21 Feb 2018 203,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened also has a small piece broken off (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/45 R17 91V run flat ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 189,783 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 173,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 143,047 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 WWB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WWB, 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 WWB?

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What year was MW61 WWB registered?

MW61 WWB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is MW61 WWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 WWB shows 5 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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