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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration WM12FMF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 May 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 173,426 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 173,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,673 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 166,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,815 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 161,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to spin wheel to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to spin wheel to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,842 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023 2 Jul 20261 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,956 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,125 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front coil gaiters split
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,696 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front tyre punctured
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,120 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019 2 Jul 20265 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,308 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,155 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid edge tread (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid edge tread (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
28 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,611 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016 2 Jul 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!
WM12FMF was registered on 2012-07-12
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