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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW12GEK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Apr 2021
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MOT History 8 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,026 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,682 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2020 10 Jun 20269 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe securing bolt loose (2.1.3 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
7 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,849 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake cable corroded
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
- Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake cable corroded
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,615 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
19 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,323 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2016 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW12GEK was registered on 2012-06-13
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