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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LP62BJO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 25 Mar 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 62,889 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside bonnet latch not securing close
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 62,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside bonnet latch not securing close
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 62,079 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- bonnet pull catch defective
- Offside Front bonnet catch securing shut
- Offside Front bonnet catch not securing,
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 62,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front bonnet catch not securing,
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- bonnet pull catch defective
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front bonnet catch securing shut
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,936 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 60,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,968 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023 6 Jun 202619 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,025 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear alloy repaired on inner side.
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear high level stop light disconnected
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 54,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear alloy repaired on inner side.
- Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 45,043 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 39,099 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 39,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 32,685 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2019 6 Jun 20269 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 32,685 MI
6 Jun 20269 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 28,807 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018 6 Jun 202617 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,226 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017 6 Jun 202617 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 25,226 MI
6 Jun 20269 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 11,638 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP62BJO was registered on 2012-12-27
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