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AU62 LWE

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,851 mi
Last recorded43,851 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 LWE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 43,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 42,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,968 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 17 Mar 2017 28,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,605 miles

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

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

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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AU62 LWE is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AU62 LWE, 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 AU62 LWE registered?

AU62 LWE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is AU62 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 LWE shows 9 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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