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N22 CRN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,616 mi
Last recorded103,616 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 CRN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 103,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,092 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,659 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn.

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,774 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,526 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2021 76,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,669 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,255 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,480 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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N22 CRN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N22 CRN, 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 N22 CRN registered?

N22 CRN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is N22 CRN safe to buy?

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