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BN62 UTL

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,691 mi
Last recorded70,691 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 UTL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,691 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 70,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,861 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,250 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 61,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,022 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 60,022 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,593 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,861 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 57,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,437 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 43,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN62 UTL is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BN62 UTL, 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 BN62 UTL registered?

BN62 UTL is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is BN62 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 UTL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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