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CXZ 8212

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,463 mi
Last recorded41,463 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 8212
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,463 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 39,338 miles

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 10 Aug 2020 33,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 30,261 miles

main beam not working on flash work okay when switched on they stay on till turned off

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 24,241 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 24,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,465 miles

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)

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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CXZ 8212 is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CXZ 8212, 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 CXZ 8212 registered?

CXZ 8212 is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CXZ 8212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXZ 8212 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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