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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GL12SXG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Jun 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 211,856 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2027 27 Jun 20267 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 206,199 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip on all 4 disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 206,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip on all 4 disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R
7 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 201,684 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
6 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 201,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
29 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 195,385 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 187,774 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F frontmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 177,259 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 177,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,638 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and x 2 rear (5.2.3 (e))
21 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,638 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and x 2 rear (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,740 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,491 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- undershields fitted
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,824 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak from diff
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,990 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- chip in windscreen
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,364 MI
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GL12SXG was registered on 2012-07-19
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