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N1 OPE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,091 mi
Last recorded87,091 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 OPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,091 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 87,091 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 77,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 72,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,424 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 61,116 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,893 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,479 miles

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

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

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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N1 OPE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N1 OPE, 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 N1 OPE registered?

N1 OPE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is N1 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 OPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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