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HV12 OFJ

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,577 mi
Last recorded53,577 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 OFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 53,577 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 51,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,155 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 47,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,666 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,325 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 37,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,267 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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HV12 OFJ is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HV12 OFJ, 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 HV12 OFJ registered?

HV12 OFJ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is HV12 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 OFJ shows 13 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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