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OV62DXU
2012 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV62DXU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 30 Jul 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,425 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Incorrect size brake discs fitted - both sides
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,461 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 149,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,190 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner alloy wheel has weld repairs
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,410 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear alloy wheel weld repair
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,060 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel has weld repair
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
18 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,569 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- off/side/rear road wheel as weld repair
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,460 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019 27 Jun 202623 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,660 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers starting to smear slightly
23 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front tyre, inner edge worn flat very close to canvas Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers starting to smear slightly
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,263 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017 27 Jun 20269 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cut in tyre, also severely worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm, worn severely on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,889 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016 27 Jun 202611 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,821 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2016 27 Jun 202611 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,821 MI
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OV62DXU was registered on 2012-09-26
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