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GJ12 EAM

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,266 mi
Last recorded76,266 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 EAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 76,266 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 73,077 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,236 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,481 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 51,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 47,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

Pass 27 Dec 2016 31,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 18,777 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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GJ12 EAM is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ12 EAM, 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 GJ12 EAM registered?

GJ12 EAM is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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