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BG12 HXR

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,249 mi
Last recorded69,249 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 68,160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 66,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 54,341 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 52,915 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,846 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BG12 HXR is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey 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 BG12 HXR, 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 BG12 HXR registered?

BG12 HXR is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is BG12 HXR safe to buy?

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