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N17 RNO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,120 mi
Last recorded134,120 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 RNO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 134,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 126,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 121,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 112,358 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2022 103,914 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 81,044 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 78,178 miles

Rear Child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,287 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 69,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,046 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,297 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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N17 RNO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N17 RNO, 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 N17 RNO registered?

N17 RNO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is N17 RNO safe to buy?

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