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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW62OPO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 04 Nov 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,091 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Lower rear subframe and suspension parts corroded
- Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi-replacement recommended (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute wing mirror repeater (4.4.4 (a))
26 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,412 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2025 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 87,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,661 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer front fog light lense defective
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,190 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2023 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,190 MI
11 Jun 202626 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,617 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,609 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202621 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,722 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear coating swell (1.1.11 (c))
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,473 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect Font and spacing (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect Font and spacing (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,692 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,499 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 22,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 19,199 MI
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SW62OPO was registered on 2012-11-05
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