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FG12 NUX

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,964 mi
Last recorded79,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 NUX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,964 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 75,836 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 2 Jan 2024 70,531 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 2 Jan 2024 70,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,691 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe,springs

Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,641 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 43,165 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 43,063 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2018 36,465 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 28,712 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 21,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG12 NUX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FG12 NUX, 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 FG12 NUX registered?

FG12 NUX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FG12 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 NUX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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