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HK12 BRF

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,820 mi
Last recorded17,820 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BRF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 17,820 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 17,715 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 16,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 16,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 15,794 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 15,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,077 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 11,802 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,449 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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HK12 BRF is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK12 BRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK12 BRF?

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What year was HK12 BRF registered?

HK12 BRF is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is HK12 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 BRF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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