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N13 LKY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests43 (34 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.1%

Mileage

136,239 mi
Last recorded136,239 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 LKY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

34 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 136,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 110,812 miles

Offside Front Inner rack slight play

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,062 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 126,057 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,186 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 99,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,374 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 85,550 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 115,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 79,516 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 73,697 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 99,575 miles

Front Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 67,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,603 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 95,603 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 52,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,227 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 91,227 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,423 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,652 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 89,652 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,811 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 87,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,675 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 83,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 82,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,989 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2010 65,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,072 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,896 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear both front tyres

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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N13 LKY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.1%.

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

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 N13 LKY, 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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N13 LKY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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