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GY62 EDC

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,905 mi
Last recorded92,905 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 EDC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,905 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,905 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,342 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 71,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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 2 Sep 2016 62,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,941 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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GY62 EDC is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

GY62 EDC is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is GY62 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 EDC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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