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DS61 YBN

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,892 mi
Last recorded74,892 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 YBN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 74,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 73,606 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 72,605 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 71,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,413 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 67,027 miles

Brake pad warning light is showing on dashboard

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,621 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 60,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 26 Jun 2018 56,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,314 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,628 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,009 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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DS61 YBN is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DS61 YBN, 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 DS61 YBN registered?

DS61 YBN is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is DS61 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 YBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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