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LK61 LPE

2012 BMW 328

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,042 mi
Last recorded98,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32863,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 LPE
MakeBMW
Model328
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 98,042 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 74,949 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 74,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 328?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
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LK61 LPE is a 2012 BMW 328 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 63,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 328 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK61 LPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 328 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 328 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK61 LPE registered?

LK61 LPE is a 2012 BMW 328, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is LK61 LPE safe to buy?

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