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N177 OUC

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

197,182 mi
Last recorded197,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 OUC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 197,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2025 184,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 16,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 172,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 13,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre perished

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 157,986 miles

Rear dif caseing showing signs of oil residue

Pass 23 Sep 2022 13,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,839 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 142,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 12,814 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 12,814 miles

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

Front Tyre deflated

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 127,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 12,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 114,218 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 114,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 12,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.4mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,426 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 11,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 78,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 53,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 9,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,215 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight inop (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,310 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 27,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 8,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 8,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 8,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 8,128 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 8,018 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 7,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 7,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 7,770 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 7,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 7,672 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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N177 OUC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 N177 OUC, 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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N177 OUC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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