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N21 RGJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,528 mi
Last recorded90,528 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,119 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 63,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 35 19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,594 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 28,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 25,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cut (not to cord)

tyre side wall cut (not to cord)

Fail 13 Sep 2018 25,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cut (not to cord)

tyre side wall cut (not to cord)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 20,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,452 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 RGJ 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 84.6%.

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 RGJ, 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 RGJ registered?

N21 RGJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is N21 RGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 RGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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