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B24 SUT

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,401 mi
Last recorded56,401 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 SUT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 105,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,684 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,666 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,792 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 85,584 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 85,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 82,978 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very small amount of play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 70,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper nearside rear shock absorber top bump stop insecure/split

Fail 11 Jul 2019 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper nearside rear shock absorber top bump stop insecure/split

Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,775 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 39,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,716 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,740 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,279 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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B24 SUT is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B24 SUT, 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 B24 SUT registered?

B24 SUT is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is B24 SUT safe to buy?

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