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GY12 ZFL

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,746 mi
Last recorded71,746 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 ZFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 71,746 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 64,439 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 64,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 59,936 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,024 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,812 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 49,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 47,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 2mm in centre of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 3mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 40,076 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,556 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 27,498 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GY12 ZFL is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

GY12 ZFL is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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