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HV12 UHF

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,475 mi
Last recorded60,475 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 60,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 59,504 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 58,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 58,161 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 56,549 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 54,025 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 46,771 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 46,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,960 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 UHF is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

HV12 UHF is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is HV12 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 UHF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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