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BJ12 TZE

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,238 mi
Last recorded62,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 TZE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 62,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,582 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 54,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,138 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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BJ12 TZE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BJ12 TZE, 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 BJ12 TZE registered?

BJ12 TZE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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