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DV12 NJU

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,470 mi
Last recorded24,470 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NJU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 24,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 24,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 23,900 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 23,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 23,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 22,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,509 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,566 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV12 NJU is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV12 NJU, 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 DV12 NJU registered?

DV12 NJU is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DV12 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 NJU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV12 NJU have outstanding finance?

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