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N15 CLV

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 CLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 95,309 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,850 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,521 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 73,479 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,828 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 63,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,372 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,880 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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N15 CLV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N15 CLV, 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 N15 CLV registered?

N15 CLV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is N15 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 CLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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