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N10 ODN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,744 mi
Last recorded106,744 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 ODN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 106,744 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,234 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,600 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,769 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 92,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 68,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 57,616 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 57,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 48,033 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 48,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working L.E.D Type (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 37,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,064 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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N10 ODN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N10 ODN, 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 N10 ODN registered?

N10 ODN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is N10 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 ODN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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