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AO62 ANU

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,216 mi
Last recorded40,216 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ANU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 40,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 35,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 32,814 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 30,189 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 27,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 25,785 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 23,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 20,510 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 10,594 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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AO62 ANU is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red 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 AO62 ANU, 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 AO62 ANU registered?

AO62 ANU is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AO62 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ANU 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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