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C2 NWB

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,257 mi
Last recorded31,257 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 NWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 31,257 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 26,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 26,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,262 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,404 miles

1x nail in n/s/f tyre

1x nail in n/s/r tyre

2x nails in o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 May 2016 20,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 17,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,527 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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C2 NWB is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C2 NWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 NWB registered?

C2 NWB is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is C2 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 NWB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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