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FG12 RRO

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,092 mi
Last recorded85,092 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 85,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 69,036 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 56,924 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2018 49,294 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 41,636 miles

Engine cover & under-trays fitted, restricting view of some components

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,805 miles

Rear tyres at 2.5mm

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,317 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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FG12 RRO 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 100%.

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 FG12 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

FG12 RRO is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FG12 RRO safe to buy?

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