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H20 NKP

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 NKP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 66,847 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,544 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 65,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,438 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test.

Low tone horn inoperable.

Oil low warning on dash.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 58,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside paper vin number deteriorated but others ok for vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,224 miles

Front small cuts in tyres

paper chassis number deteriorated but other two ok for vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2020 53,217 miles

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

Front small cuts in tyres

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

paper chassis number deteriorated but other two ok for vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 43,370 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 43,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 37,473 miles

covers fitted preventing a full inspection .

Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,816 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,587 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,106 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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H20 NKP 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 H20 NKP, 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 H20 NKP registered?

H20 NKP is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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