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N21 CUL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,465 mi
Last recorded113,465 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 CUL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 113,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 113,463 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 99,921 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 99,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 88,925 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,262 miles

Front low edge tread evident on both sides tyres

Front wear evident in both sides front toque reaction arm bushes

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 72,745 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,259 miles

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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N21 CUL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N21 CUL, 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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N21 CUL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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