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CA12 LYK

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 2993cc

White Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2013 Bmw 3 Series Diesel 2993cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 84,016 miles on the clock, averaging 5,248 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CA12 LYK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2016
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,248

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year5,248
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA12 LYK 30k44k57k71k84k '16'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,016 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,999 miles
Since last MOT+885 miles
PASS
Mileage83,114 miles
Since last MOT+748 miles
PASS
Mileage82,366 miles
Since last MOT+1,384 miles
PASS
Mileage80,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage78,694 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage75,539 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage73,206 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,205 miles
Since last MOT+8,043 miles
PASS
Mileage65,162 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,950 miles
Since last MOT+17,906 miles
PASS
Mileage47,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,044 miles
Since last MOT+10,105 miles
PASS
Mileage36,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage30,252 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 LYK
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About CA12 LYK

What car is CA12 LYK?

CA12 LYK is a white Bmw 3 Series, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2013.

What is the mileage of CA12 LYK?

The last recorded mileage for CA12 LYK was 84,016 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA12 LYK passed its MOT?

CA12 LYK has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.

Is CA12 LYK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA12 LYK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CA12 LYK?

CA12 LYK is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.