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AL02 ACK

2012 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,844 mi
Last recorded81,844 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 ACK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 81,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 78,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 75,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 72,415 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 69,867 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 66,635 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,106 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,108 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,351 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,964 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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AL02 ACK is a 2012 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AL02 ACK, 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 AL02 ACK registered?

AL02 ACK is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is AL02 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL02 ACK shows 12 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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