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N121 RMB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,573 mi
Last recorded133,573 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 RMB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2022 133,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,037 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 119,899 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,804 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,885 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,021 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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N121 RMB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N121 RMB, 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 N121 RMB registered?

N121 RMB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is N121 RMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 RMB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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