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DV62 STZ

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,462 mi
Last recorded60,462 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 STZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,902 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,196 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,357 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,462 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 39,578 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,153 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 27,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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DV62 STZ is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV62 STZ, 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 DV62 STZ registered?

DV62 STZ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is DV62 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 STZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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