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MW61 XWA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,279 mi
Last recorded79,279 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 XWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 79,279 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,691 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,452 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,509 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,861 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 53,912 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount and air freshners removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

full under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 46,739 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,975 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 32,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,935 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XWA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

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

Is MW61 XWA safe to buy?

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