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7 NLB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,972 mi
Last recorded54,972 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 NLB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2025 54,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp fractured not fully tight (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shocker absorber weather covering loose

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions test attempted but too low to register.

Pass 29 Dec 2022 49,009 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,625 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 38,209 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 32,579 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 26,882 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 20,926 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 15,241 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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7 NLB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 7 NLB, 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 7 NLB registered?

7 NLB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is 7 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 NLB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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