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N200 GHR

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,292 mi
Last recorded156,292 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 GHR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 156,292 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 156,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 145,515 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 145,513 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 135,075 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 135,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 113,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pads and disc has been very hot due to the brake binding.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,848 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,023 miles

Offside Front jacking block missing

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing two wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temperay fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,040 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,733 miles

Emission to clean to register.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,733 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,223 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,256 miles

Wiper`s smearing

Fail 11 Feb 2015 58,256 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wiper`s smearing

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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N200 GHR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N200 GHR, 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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N200 GHR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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