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D4 KCU

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,475 mi
Last recorded60,475 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 KCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 60,475 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 140,894 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 59,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 140,289 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 58,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 140,078 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 58,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 138,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 56,549 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 137,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 137,260 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 54,025 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 Mar 2020 136,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 46,771 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 46,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 133,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 133,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,339 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 126,416 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,824 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 124,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

covers and shields fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,640 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 117,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,960 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,990 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge very worn

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,157 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged/small cut

offside and nearside front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

very slight play in steering column detected at steering wheel

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,913 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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D4 KCU is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D4 KCU, 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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D4 KCU is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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