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N20 TLL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,257 mi
Last recorded125,257 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 TLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 125,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 120,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 118,786 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 118,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,232 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 114,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,488 miles

Both front suspension strut dust covers perished/split

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Slight play in steering rack internal bush offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 104,020 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. High imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,487 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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N20 TLL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N20 TLL, 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 N20 TLL registered?

N20 TLL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is N20 TLL safe to buy?

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