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LY12 BJJ

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,112 mi
Last recorded46,112 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 BJJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 46,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 40,311 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,221 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,311 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LY12 BJJ is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY12 BJJ, 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 LY12 BJJ registered?

LY12 BJJ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LY12 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY12 BJJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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