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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV12NHN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 153,180 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027 28 Jun 202622 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 152,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 208,772 KM
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
28 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 208,772 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
25 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,623 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 189,240 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,127 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023 28 Jun 202629 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,207 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
27 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,207 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,204 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021 28 Jun 202611 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,852 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020 28 Jun 202611 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,291 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019 28 Jun 202611 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,229 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,838 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,515 MI
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OV12NHN was registered on 2012-05-11
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