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BO52 YAS

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,168 mi
Last recorded78,168 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 YAS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 78,168 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 77,490 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 77,490 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 75,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,565 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 73,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,594 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,107 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 57,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 20 May 2016 43,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,068 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BO52 YAS is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BO52 YAS, 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 BO52 YAS registered?

BO52 YAS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is BO52 YAS safe to buy?

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