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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LA12VVM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Mar 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 136,030 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 136,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,410 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026 13 Jun 20268 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,748 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,748 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,407 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,814 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,905 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth om edges (5.2.3 (e))
- damage to screen
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,444 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,314 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,975 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019 13 Jun 202619 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,154 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2018 13 Jun 202618 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,006 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,537 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LA12VVM was registered on 2012-12-31
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