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AN03 JKN

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,661 mi
Last recorded35,661 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN03 JKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 35,661 miles

Front o/s and n/s braided hoses catching the droplinks at full lock

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 32,978 miles

all discs corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2023 32,971 miles

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts original pad sensor wiring catching on wheels (none gen brake set up) (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all discs corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2022 31,253 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 30,416 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Front pad sensors not fitted correctly

Fail 6 Feb 2021 30,416 miles

Front pad sensors not fitted correctly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2020 28,874 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 27,466 miles

front pads warning sensors not fitted secured to brake lines

Pass 26 Jan 2018 25,957 miles

Both front brake wear sensors broken

Nearside front undertray damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2017 20,014 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,690 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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AN03 JKN is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AN03 JKN, 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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AN03 JKN is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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