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LL62 GYV

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,702 mi
Last recorded77,702 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 GYV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 77,702 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 72,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,097 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 63,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,347 miles

Differential pinion seal slight oil leak

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 10 Oct 2019 46,684 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,623 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 36,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,788 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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LL62 GYV is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LL62 GYV, 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 LL62 GYV registered?

LL62 GYV is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for LL62 GYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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