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N11 VRJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,787 mi
Last recorded122,787 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 VRJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 122,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,947 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,782 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front/Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 98,782 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front/Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,206 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 84,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,882 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 48,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 42,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,229 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 36,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 30,234 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,885 miles

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

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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N11 VRJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 N11 VRJ, 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 N11 VRJ registered?

N11 VRJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is N11 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 VRJ 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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