CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY12 GAO

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,936 mi
Last recorded47,936 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GAO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 46,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 44,484 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 44,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,875 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,804 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,267 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,203 miles

EML on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,432 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,032 miles

rear tyres wearing low

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY12 GAO is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY12 GAO, 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 HY12 GAO?

You can check the full history of HY12 GAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY12 GAO registered?

HY12 GAO is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HY12 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 GAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY12 GAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY12 GAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.