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EY12 ZDF

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,104 mi
Last recorded58,104 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZDF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 57,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,743 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,837 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 52,837 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,796 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,107 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 41,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 38,951 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge also damage sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,824 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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EY12 ZDF is a 2012 BMW M3 in White 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 EY12 ZDF, 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 EY12 ZDF registered?

EY12 ZDF is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EY12 ZDF 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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