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LV61 BYS

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,689 mi
Last recorded70,689 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 BYS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 70,689 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,326 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 63,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,201 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,704 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,718 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,201 miles

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

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

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 16 Dec 2014 30,777 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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LV61 BYS is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey 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 LV61 BYS, 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 LV61 BYS registered?

LV61 BYS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is LV61 BYS safe to buy?

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