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AK12 OVR

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,200 mi
Last recorded95,200 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,200 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 94,303 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 94,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,202 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,280 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,932 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,167 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Fail 21 Apr 2015 57,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers poor

rear silencers rubber hangers poor fitment

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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AK12 OVR is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 AK12 OVR, 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 AK12 OVR registered?

AK12 OVR is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 OVR safe to buy?

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