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GK12 CEV

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,871 mi
Last recorded48,871 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 CEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 45,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 45,088 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 44,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 44,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 44,443 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 40,744 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 37,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 33,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 31,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,685 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,251 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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GK12 CEV 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 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 GK12 CEV, 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 GK12 CEV registered?

GK12 CEV is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is GK12 CEV safe to buy?

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