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AV12 WEO

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,316 mi
Last recorded75,316 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WEO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,316 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 74,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 70,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 64,450 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,714 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,080 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 38,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2015 27,087 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 27,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AV12 WEO is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV12 WEO, 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 AV12 WEO registered?

AV12 WEO is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AV12 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 WEO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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