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DU12 ESO

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,968 mi
Last recorded57,968 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 ESO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,968 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DU12 ESO is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DU12 ESO, 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

How do I check the history of DU12 ESO?

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What year was DU12 ESO registered?

DU12 ESO is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is DU12 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 ESO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU12 ESO have outstanding finance?

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