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CY03 MMY

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,567 mi
Last recorded91,567 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY03 MMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,404 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 73,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,585 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 21 Apr 2021 61,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,143 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,781 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,418 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 35,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,201 miles

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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CY03 MMY is a 2012 BMW M3 in White 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 CY03 MMY, 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 CY03 MMY registered?

CY03 MMY is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is CY03 MMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY03 MMY 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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