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2012 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration ML12DBY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,860 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front curved arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,557 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn edges Michelin Cross Climate 225/60/17 103V xl (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 72,557 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn edges Michelin Cross Climate 225/60/17 103V xl (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,949 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe end at caliper corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,297 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,160 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 59,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,403 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2021 21 Jun 20266 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 53,403 MI
21 Jun 20266 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,005 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underside components corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 49,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- underside components corroded
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,673 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,895 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018 21 Jun 202617 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 39,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,035 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017 21 Jun 202620 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 34,035 MI
21 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,707 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016 21 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 28,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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ML12DBY was registered on 2012-04-25
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