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FRZ 5690

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,785 mi
Last recorded59,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 5690
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 59,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 57,742 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,249 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,619 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,956 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2017 42,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,553 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 39,553 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,413 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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FRZ 5690 is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FRZ 5690, 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 FRZ 5690 registered?

FRZ 5690 is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is FRZ 5690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 5690 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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