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N12 OJG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 OJG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,214 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 98,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,244 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,699 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 77,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 30 Jul 2020 67,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,433 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,917 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,497 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 48,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 45,340 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (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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N12 OJG 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 76.9%.

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 N12 OJG, 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 N12 OJG registered?

N12 OJG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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The MOT history for N12 OJG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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