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FC51 DOB

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,819 mi
Last recorded67,819 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC51 DOB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 67,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,487 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 61,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s bubbling under plastic coating (o/s to n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 52,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,077 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 47,301 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,472 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Pad wear sensor wire damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2018 38,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear cable damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2018 38,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear cable damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,559 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,723 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,113 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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FC51 DOB is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FC51 DOB, 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 FC51 DOB registered?

FC51 DOB is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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