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N21 KGM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,819 mi
Last recorded85,819 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 KGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 85,819 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 85,813 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2026 75,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 70,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 66,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively In wheel arch (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,639 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 55,454 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.812 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 46,827 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 45,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 36,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KGM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N21 KGM, 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 KGM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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