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EL10 MAT

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,977 mi
Last recorded30,977 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL10 MAT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 30,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 30,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 29,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 28,902 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 27,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,113 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 27,059 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 23,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,030 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,140 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 13,087 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 10,538 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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EL10 MAT is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EL10 MAT, 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 EL10 MAT registered?

EL10 MAT is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EL10 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL10 MAT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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