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FV62 MXL

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,901 mi
Last recorded89,901 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 MXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 89,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 87,967 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,125 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,021 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 78,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,318 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 45,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 35,259 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,838 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 22,184 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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FV62 MXL is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV62 MXL, 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

How do I check the history of FV62 MXL?

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What year was FV62 MXL registered?

FV62 MXL is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FV62 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 MXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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