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N23 NJS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,469 mi
Last recorded50,469 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 NJS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 50,469 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 49,378 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,815 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 45,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 43,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 42,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,857 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 40,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,933 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort considerably lower than near side

Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,808 miles

o/s/r boot/tail gate lamp insecure but not likely to fall off/out.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,889 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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N23 NJS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N23 NJS, 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 N23 NJS registered?

N23 NJS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is N23 NJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 NJS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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