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FG12 ZSZ

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,438 mi
Last recorded48,438 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 ZSZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,438 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 41,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 36,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 33,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,625 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 29,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,513 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth close to cords inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,516 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded/scored (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

screen washer pressure low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,658 miles

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 13 Apr 2015 9,236 miles

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

nsf and both rear tyres cracking in tread

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 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

FG12 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FG12 ZSZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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