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MK04 LYL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 LYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 110,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

standard under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2024 101,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,879 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 84,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2020 68,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split leaking grease but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,640 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 58,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,934 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front position lamp dim

Pass 29 Nov 2015 52,582 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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MK04 LYL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK04 LYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK04 LYL registered?

MK04 LYL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is MK04 LYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK04 LYL 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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