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N12 JUN

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,489 mi
Last recorded95,489 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 JUN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,111 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 88,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,561 miles

Engine cover and unders tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres treads low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 65,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and unders tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres treads low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads low and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,670 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 56,422 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 56,422 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,821 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 48,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 48,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,782 miles

E.M.L on

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,066 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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N12 JUN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 73,885 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 N12 JUN, 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 13 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N12 JUN registered?

N12 JUN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is N12 JUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 JUN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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