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EO12 EKD

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 EKD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 83,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 81,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 81,451 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,952 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,997 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,327 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge void of tread

Offside Front Inner edge void of tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,349 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,330 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EO12 EKD is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EO12 EKD, 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 EO12 EKD registered?

EO12 EKD is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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