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BJ62 KNH

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,491 mi
Last recorded41,491 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 KNH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2025 41,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 41,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 41,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,034 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,179 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 40,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,778 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 34,587 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 34,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,317 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 12,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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BJ62 KNH is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ62 KNH, 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 BJ62 KNH registered?

BJ62 KNH is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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