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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OO06KAW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Feb 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 234,795 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 234,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 220,471 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 220,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 208,120 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 199,052 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Bump stops deteriorated and loose
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 187,749 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023 26 Jun 202618 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,023 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2022 26 Jun 202618 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 176,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emission control equipment obviously defective egr pipe detached from turbo (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 168,984 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,820 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,820 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,492 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019 26 Jun 202621 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,413 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018 26 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,605 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,542 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,542 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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OO06KAW was registered on 2012-03-27
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