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DS12 LWC

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,821 mi
Last recorded19,821 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 19,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 19,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 17,978 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 16,401 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 12,989 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2020 10,252 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 9,232 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 8,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 7,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 5,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 3,901 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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DS12 LWC is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DS12 LWC, 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 DS12 LWC registered?

DS12 LWC is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is DS12 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 LWC shows 11 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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