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N19 SBM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,662 mi
Last recorded85,662 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 SBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 81,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 76,003 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2022 71,540 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 66,055 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 66,042 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,363 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 56,907 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,964 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 51,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,183 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,488 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls cracked and perished.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test. Unable to fully assess various items.

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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N19 SBM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N19 SBM, 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 N19 SBM registered?

N19 SBM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is N19 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 SBM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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