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GV12 UGD

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,457 mi
Last recorded73,457 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UGD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 70,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,951 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,809 miles

Near side front tyre has cut in outer side wall not throw to cords.

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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GV12 UGD is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV12 UGD, 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 GV12 UGD registered?

GV12 UGD is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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