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A17 SLD

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 83,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 82,718 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,836 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,787 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 62,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,413 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,639 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

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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A17 SLD is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A17 SLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 SLD registered?

A17 SLD is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is A17 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SLD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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