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SP08JAM
2012 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1997cc
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- Registration SP08JAM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 07 Dec 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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68 Total Defects Recorded
8 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 181,093 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- nearside and offside front upper spring bearings getting worn
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend ball joint has slight play detected (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and central lower windscreen has x2 chips detected (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 180,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to rear of vehicle marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend ball joint has slight play detected (2.3 (a) (i))
- nearside and offside front upper spring bearings getting worn
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and central lower windscreen has x2 chips detected (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,283 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 172,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
- Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,712 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,995 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,882 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel at inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel at inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,900 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge secondary stepped tread detected (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,492 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge step tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge step tread detected (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,188 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019 8 Jun 20261 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,227 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 8 Jun 202625 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,645 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has slight bulge in sidewall
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire insecure
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,620 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front slight wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
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SP08JAM was registered on 2012-10-17
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