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E9 XAP

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,172 mi
Last recorded39,172 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 XAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 39,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 35,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,710 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,264 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 28,920 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,635 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,313 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,622 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 11,093 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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E9 XAP is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E9 XAP, 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 E9 XAP registered?

E9 XAP is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is E9 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 XAP shows 10 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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