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MW61 XJY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,012 mi
Last recorded102,012 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,203 miles

Front Inner Both front tyres worn to inner edges pass at time of test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts. (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,203 miles

Offside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Inner Both front tyres worn to inner edges pass at time of test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,313 miles

Offside Front Inner note: chip to screen on the edge of zone A just within 10mm tolerance pass at time of test.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,901 miles

Both front tyres waring on edges o/s/f just passing mot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dody damage to o/s/r bumper and n/s & o/s front bumper

front reg plate cracked

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 XJY 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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

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

Is MW61 XJY safe to buy?

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