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A19 NKJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

193,618 mi
Last recorded193,618 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 NKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 193,618 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S INNERS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 188,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 184,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 2 Feb 2023 179,996 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 171,313 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 154,359 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 138,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 121,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,307 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn heavily on edge

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,749 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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A19 NKJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A19 NKJ, 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 A19 NKJ registered?

A19 NKJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is A19 NKJ safe to buy?

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