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CAR 130N

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,235 mi
Last recorded84,235 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 130N
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,235 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,497 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 79,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,740 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,179 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,808 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 65,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,364 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,311 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 Mar 2016 34,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,658 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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CAR 130N 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 91.7%.

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 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 CAR 130N, 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 CAR 130N registered?

CAR 130N is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CAR 130N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAR 130N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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