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AM61 EAT

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,283 mi
Last recorded30,283 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 EAT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 30,283 miles

Spare set of reg plates in car

Pass 4 Feb 2025 29,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 28,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 28,101 miles

full under cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 27,389 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 26,340 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 25,039 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 25,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 23,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 21,475 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 19,391 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 16,140 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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AM61 EAT 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 91.7%.

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 AM61 EAT, 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 AM61 EAT registered?

AM61 EAT is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is AM61 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM61 EAT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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