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GY62 BKX

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,891 mi
Last recorded76,891 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 BKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 76,891 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 75,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,939 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 67,024 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2020 66,999 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,680 miles

Both rear tyres tread getting close to legal limit.

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges recommend replacement a.s.a.p

Fail 20 Sep 2018 53,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres tread getting close to legal limit.

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges recommend replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GY62 BKX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY62 BKX, 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 GY62 BKX registered?

GY62 BKX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GY62 BKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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