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D15 CSS

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,884 mi
Last recorded38,884 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 CSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 38,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 38,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 38,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 37,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 36,509 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,090 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,328 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,721 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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D15 CSS is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D15 CSS, 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 D15 CSS registered?

D15 CSS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is D15 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 CSS shows 10 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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