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N16 BJD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,885 mi
Last recorded122,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 BJD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 122,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 114,398 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear wheel rim buckled slightly on inner edge

small hole in offside front anti-roll bar link upper gaiter

Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,567 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 78,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,025 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,742 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,870 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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N16 BJD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N16 BJD, 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 N16 BJD registered?

N16 BJD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is N16 BJD safe to buy?

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