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EN12 UPB

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,665 mi
Last recorded71,665 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 UPB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 71,665 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 68,081 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 66,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,269 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 55,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,918 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,189 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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EN12 UPB is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EN12 UPB, 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 EN12 UPB registered?

EN12 UPB is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is EN12 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 UPB shows 11 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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