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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP12UVA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 13 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,116 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
13 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 83,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,952 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025 6 Jun 20263 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 76,952 MI
6 Jun 202613 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,181 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024 6 Jun 20267 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,043 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2023Advisory 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))
7 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,215 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,477 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside headlight cover missing
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 63,477 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside headlight cover missing
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,828 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 61,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,973 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019 6 Jun 20262 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,227 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,524 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017 6 Jun 20266 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,057 MI
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LP12UVA was registered on 2012-07-18
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