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BE11 LYE

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,852 mi
Last recorded88,852 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE11 LYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 88,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 51,803 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 48,097 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 46,757 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 45,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 40,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 37,856 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,999 miles

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Also Nearside front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,535 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 79,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,534 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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BE11 LYE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 42,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BE11 LYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BE11 LYE registered?

BE11 LYE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is BE11 LYE safe to buy?

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