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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration WN12SNV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,622 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,068 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,970 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,167 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,807 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,422 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,666 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,485 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,357 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- caution lamp on dash is on
- both rear tyres worn to mark
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,272 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017 23 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,420 MI
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WN12SNV was registered on 2012-04-27
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