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N22 NCV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,747 mi
Last recorded89,747 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 NCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 88,218 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 86,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,750 miles

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 9 Jul 2022 81,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,193 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 77,129 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,616 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,025 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 NCV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N22 NCV registered?

N22 NCV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is N22 NCV safe to buy?

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