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N28 BUC

2012 BMW 335

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 33555,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 BUC
MakeBMW
Model335
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 81,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 124,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 121,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 117,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 117,954 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,964 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,193 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

foot brake pedal travel close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,947 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 67,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,388 miles

Brake pedal travel close to limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 98,385 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,001 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 56,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,418 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,125 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,864 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the BMW 335?

Based on 38,277 MOT tests across 5,434 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
7,863
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
5,434
On UK Roads
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N28 BUC is a 2012 BMW 335 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 335 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 55,232 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 335 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 335 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N28 BUC is a 2012 BMW 335, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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