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LM62 YEK

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,059 mi
Last recorded46,059 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 YEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2022 46,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,793 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,153 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,913 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 16,684 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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LM62 YEK is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM62 YEK, 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.

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What year was LM62 YEK registered?

LM62 YEK is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is LM62 YEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 YEK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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