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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FN62MXE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 05 Aug 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,902 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- undertray fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,002 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray covers fitted
- Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose unit case (3.3 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,100 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,100 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,761 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Under tray covers fitted
12 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,005 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2022 5 Jun 202611 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,238 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,954 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,723 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,521 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018 5 Jun 202619 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,433 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2017 5 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,464 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FN62MXE was registered on 2012-09-07
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