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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GD12PAK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Dec 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,522 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
28 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 77,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,087 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2025 24 Jun 202621 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,801 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2024 24 Jun 202621 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 70,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,858 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2023 24 Jun 202627 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,268 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
26 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 62,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,332 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,910 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020 24 Jun 202629 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front badly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,751 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2019 24 Jun 202628 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,439 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre valve stem starting to perish/deteriorate
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and sidewalls starting to perish/deteriorate (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish/deteriorate
24 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,695 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2017 24 Jun 202624 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 31,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed around tread (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre split around tread
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,072 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components
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GD12PAK was registered on 2012-10-17
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