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N18 ATK

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,025 mi
Last recorded72,025 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 ATK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 72,025 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,030 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,770 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,301 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 40,301 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,341 miles

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

both front tyre wearing edges

Pass 8 May 2015 18,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N18 ATK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N18 ATK, 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 N18 ATK registered?

N18 ATK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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