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F8 ACO

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,300 mi
Last recorded104,300 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 ACO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,485 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,649 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,800 miles

N/s/f Tyre starting to step on inside edge.

N/s/r Tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge.

O/s/r Tyre worn to 2mm and has a large cut.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 83,800 miles

N/s/f Tyre starting to step on inside edge.

N/s/r Tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/s/r Tyre worn to 2mm and has a large cut.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 68,794 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 58,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,896 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 36,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 15,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,910 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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F8 ACO is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F8 ACO, 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 F8 ACO registered?

F8 ACO is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is F8 ACO safe to buy?

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