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C22 JLS

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,702 mi
Last recorded54,702 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 JLS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 54,702 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,639 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 52,119 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 47,251 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 47,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 40,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,454 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 36,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 33,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,671 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 26,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2016 9,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 7,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C22 JLS is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black 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 C22 JLS, 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 C22 JLS registered?

C22 JLS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is C22 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 JLS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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