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N21 JKW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

237,479 mi
Last recorded237,479 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 237,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 229,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 219,170 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 210,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 203,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 197,363 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 187,220 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 174,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 160,250 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 160,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s front n/s rear o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 153,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 138,354 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,675 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 JKW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N21 JKW, 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 N21 JKW registered?

N21 JKW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is N21 JKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 JKW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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