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DL12 ZDH

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,339 mi
Last recorded90,339 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 ZDH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,339 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 90,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,824 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,755 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,600 miles

Both rear tyre bald on inner edges

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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DL12 ZDH 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 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 DL12 ZDH, 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 DL12 ZDH registered?

DL12 ZDH is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is DL12 ZDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 ZDH 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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