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EA12 WRX

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,768 mi
Last recorded50,768 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 WRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 50,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 21 Nov 2025 50,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Nov 2024 47,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 46,535 miles

Rear brake discs corroded, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,075 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 40,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,846 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 19,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,417 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,262 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,879 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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EA12 WRX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EA12 WRX, 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 EA12 WRX registered?

EA12 WRX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is EA12 WRX safe to buy?

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