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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP12VSV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 25 Sep 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,484 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,906 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,794 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2024 6 Jun 202630 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,238 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil Leak From Rear Differential
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
30 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil Leak From Rear Differential
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,436 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022 6 Jun 202614 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,743 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,239 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,176 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,683 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre is in poor condition (cracking in the tread)
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,530 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition, cracking in the tread.
26 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition, cracking in the tread.
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,076 MI
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LP12VSV was registered on 2012-08-22
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