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AT08 OWE

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT08 OWE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 60,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 60,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 60,355 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 47,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,650 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,110 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 10,549 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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AT08 OWE is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AT08 OWE, 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 AT08 OWE registered?

AT08 OWE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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