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EO12 XZL

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,043 mi
Last recorded57,043 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 XZL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2025 57,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 52,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 44,846 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 43,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 41,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 40,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,475 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly stepped

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 XZL is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc 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 EO12 XZL, 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 EO12 XZL registered?

EO12 XZL is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EO12 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 XZL 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.

Does EO12 XZL have outstanding finance?

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