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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration WD04LEW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 03 Apr 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 161,486 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And rubber poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Hand brake down on efficiency
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
28 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 160,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both lamps Led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Hand brake down on efficiency
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And rubber poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
31 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,484 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 149,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,210 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025 5 Jul 20267 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,898 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre RFT ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50W17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,544 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
11 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,698 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,832 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,336 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,492 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,492 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,657 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake uneven balance
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,377 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 5 Jul 202621 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,377 MI
5 Jul 202630 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,475 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 5 Jul 202630 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,475 MI
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WD04LEW was registered on 2012-09-27
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