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N17 ABD

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,476 mi
Last recorded150,476 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 ABD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 150,476 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 149,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 149,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 145,932 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2022 143,663 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 8 Dec 2022 143,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 141,786 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 134,524 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 134,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 118,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 118,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,771 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,488 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 79,488 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N17 ABD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N17 ABD, 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 N17 ABD registered?

N17 ABD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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