J3CVM - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 20 days ago
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 13 MOT tests
This 2012 BMW 3 Series (registration J3CVM) is a black diesel vehicle with a 1995cc engine. It has a recorded mileage of 126,032 miles. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, which expires on 1 November 2025, with the latest test conducted on 22 October 2024. The MOT included minor advisories such as deteriorated dust cover on the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage, slightly damaged tyres, tyres worn close to legal limit, and play in the steering rack inner joint(s). These issues are noted as advisories and do not indicate immediate danger. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are 118 g/km. No further mechanical concerns are specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
13
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 22 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,032 mi
Expires: 01 November 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged All outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges low (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 27 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,357 mi
Expires: 01 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coolant leak
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 27 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,356 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coolant leak
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 02 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,558 mi
Expires: 01 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 02 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,558 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 18 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,797 mi
Expires: 15 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory offside front inner steering arm has slight play
Passed - 12 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,180 mi
Expires: 15 September 2021
Passed - 06 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,454 mi
Expires: 15 September 2020
Passed - 15 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,288 mi
Expires: 15 September 2019
Passed - 16 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,546 mi
Expires: 15 September 2018
Passed - 20 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,872 mi
Expires: 19 October 2017
Failed - 20 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,872 mi
Passed - 08 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,280 mi
Expires: 27 September 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for J3CVM?
The MOT expires on 01 November 2025.
What is the tax status of J3CVM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of J3CVM?
This is a 2012 BMW 3 SERIES in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of J3CVM?
This vehicle produces 118 g/km of CO2 emissions.