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EU12 PGE

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,563 mi
Last recorded66,563 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 PGE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 66,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,408 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,867 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 65,867 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 65,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 63,348 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 59,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,065 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,099 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 46,033 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,829 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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EU12 PGE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black 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 EU12 PGE, 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 EU12 PGE registered?

EU12 PGE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is EU12 PGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 PGE 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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