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1987 AS

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,088 mi
Last recorded20,088 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1987 AS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 20,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 19,942 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 19,770 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 19,484 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 19,237 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 18,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 16,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 16,218 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 14,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 9,232 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 9,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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1987 AS is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1987 AS, 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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How do I check the history of 1987 AS?

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What year was 1987 AS registered?

1987 AS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 1987 AS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1987 AS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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