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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV12DWL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 30 Oct 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,264 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 178,199 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025 30 Jun 202631 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,926 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024 30 Jun 202631 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,370 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,471 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022 30 Jun 202628 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,009 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,009 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,889 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020 30 Jun 202628 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,555 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019 30 Jun 202628 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,785 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both side front tyres wearing on inner edge
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,075 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 30 Jun 20264 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,877 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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OV12DWL was registered on 2012-03-29
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