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EJ61 KHB

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,279 mi
Last recorded96,279 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 KHB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 96,279 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,844 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAULTY

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 89,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOWING FROM SEVERAL JOINTS ALONG EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAULTY

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,389 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,740 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 53,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,641 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,348 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 43,348 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,744 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,039 miles

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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EJ61 KHB is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EJ61 KHB, 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 EJ61 KHB registered?

EJ61 KHB is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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