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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration ML12BCX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Jul 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,160 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2026 16 Jun 202614 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,646 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
31 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,643 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,059 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit nearly on 1.6mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,920 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022 16 Jun 20262 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,564 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021 16 Jun 202613 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,745 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both nearside tyres have some cuts on the sidewalls
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,284 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 42,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 28,376 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018 16 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,318 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017 16 Jun 202613 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 18,807 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016 16 Jun 20267 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 18,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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ML12BCX was registered on 2012-03-30
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