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GY12 MVM

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,868 mi
Last recorded55,868 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 MVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 55,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff output seal and slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 54,979 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 54,845 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard both cat converters been removed (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed cat converters been removed and both front pipes are leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin both front exhaust clamps leaking exhaust fumes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre been run flat and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,188 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 53,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,305 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Primary catalyst converters missing but passed basic emissions test

Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 41,992 miles

Minor oil leak from gearbox sump

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Has been run flat (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 36,087 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 36,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 19,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 11,880 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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GY12 MVM 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 78.6%.

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 GY12 MVM, 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 GY12 MVM registered?

GY12 MVM is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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