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GX12 LDV

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,977 mi
Last recorded75,977 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,977 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,713 miles

Front chip in windscreen.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,964 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Slight Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 55,085 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2019 49,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2018 45,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 45,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 39,661 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 39,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 24,262 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GX12 LDV is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX12 LDV, 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 GX12 LDV registered?

GX12 LDV is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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