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AY62 FDO

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,074 mi
Last recorded94,074 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FDO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 92,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 90,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,732 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,231 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 17,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,573 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)

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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AY62 FDO is a 2012 BMW M3 in White 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 AY62 FDO, 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 AY62 FDO registered?

AY62 FDO is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AY62 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 FDO 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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