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FA52 NEL

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,744 mi
Last recorded114,744 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 NEL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 114,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,913 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 110,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,427 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 106,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 100,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension Top mount bearing noisy

Offside Rear Wheel noisy when spun possible inboard shoes slightly grabbing

Rear Exhaust hangers Broken

Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust brackets corroded off

Fail 19 Nov 2020 97,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust brackets corroded off

Pass 16 May 2019 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 78,397 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 265/35/19

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage 245/35/19

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear high level lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,577 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2015 31,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,145 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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FA52 NEL is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black 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 FA52 NEL, 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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FA52 NEL is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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