MOT Status
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113,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items
engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MY05 LEY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 MY05 LEY, 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.
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How do I check the history of MY05 LEY?
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What year was MY05 LEY registered?
MY05 LEY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is MY05 LEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for MY05 LEY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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