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FV62 NPP

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 78,207 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,620 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 62,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 55,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 55,744 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 53,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,750 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,084 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 50,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,771 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,521 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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FV62 NPP 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 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 FV62 NPP, 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 FV62 NPP registered?

FV62 NPP is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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