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GU12 YMH

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,933 mi
Last recorded60,933 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YMH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 60,933 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 60,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 59,933 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,713 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 44,743 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,309 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,057 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut inner threads

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,416 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,623 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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GU12 YMH is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GU12 YMH, 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 GU12 YMH registered?

GU12 YMH is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is GU12 YMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 YMH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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