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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LP12JPV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 05 Dec 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,350 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2026Advisory 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))
14 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,561 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,833 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,794 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Couldnt test seat belt as child seat fitted.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,045 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inbetween treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,076 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,521 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020 5 Jun 20265 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
5 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,848 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,277 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,800 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components)
19 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,342 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber starting to weep
- Offside Rear shock absorber starting to weep
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,264 MI
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LP12JPV was registered on 2012-07-29
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