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AV62 MTZ

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 MTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 83,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 78,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,738 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 27 Jan 2022 55,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,947 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 34,469 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,317 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 25 Sep 2014 16,908 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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AV62 MTZ is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AV62 MTZ, 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 AV62 MTZ registered?

AV62 MTZ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AV62 MTZ safe to buy?

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