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FR56 ZEN

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,503 mi
Last recorded77,503 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR56 ZEN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,945 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 76,945 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,589 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 75,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,016 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,359 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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FR56 ZEN is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FR56 ZEN, 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 FR56 ZEN registered?

FR56 ZEN is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is FR56 ZEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR56 ZEN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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