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FV62 RYB

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,807 mi
Last recorded69,807 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 69,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,850 miles

sump plug is leaking oil

Pass 2 Mar 2024 64,177 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 15 Feb 2024 64,140 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 62,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 62,327 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters & numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters & numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 57,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,862 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,253 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 RYB is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RYB, 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 FV62 RYB registered?

FV62 RYB is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FV62 RYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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