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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV12LFP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Feb 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 177,413 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 177,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,911 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2026 25 Jun 202622 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 152,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
22 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,845 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer 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))
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,608 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024 25 Jun 202621 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,711 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023 25 Jun 20263 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,799 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,965 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021 25 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,271 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020 25 Jun 202622 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,083 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019 25 Jun 202625 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,539 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018 25 Jun 202630 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,591 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut in tread
30 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut in tread
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,976 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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OV12LFP was registered on 2012-05-25
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