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N21 RJL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 RJL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,902 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,407 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 93,379 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 82,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,933 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 61,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,506 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 57,506 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,470 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 49,470 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 39,415 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 39,415 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,889 miles

x2 sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 RJL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJL, 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 RJL registered?

N21 RJL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is N21 RJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 RJL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N21 RJL have outstanding finance?

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