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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS12JWC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Feb 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 128,281 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,044 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,710 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,056 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,642 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,021 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,932 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,982 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,145 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019 9 Jun 20266 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,648 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018 9 Jun 202615 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,659 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- under tray fitted
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,351 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 9 Jun 202610 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 30,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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LS12JWC was registered on 2012-05-01
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