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2 CBN

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,489 mi
Last recorded73,489 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 CBN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 73,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 62,628 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,276 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,543 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 52,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 51,984 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,879 miles

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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2 CBN is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 2 CBN, 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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What year was 2 CBN registered?

2 CBN is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 2 CBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 CBN 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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