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HO61 BEN

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,460 mi
Last recorded82,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO61 BEN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 82,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 80,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,480 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,926 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,957 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Jun 2021 65,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2020 63,602 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,356 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 43,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,856 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 May 2015 22,647 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 22,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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HO61 BEN is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HO61 BEN, 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

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What year was HO61 BEN registered?

HO61 BEN is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for HO61 BEN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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