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J21 JOE

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,796 mi
Last recorded46,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 JOE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 46,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,293 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 40,297 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 38,554 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 37,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 35,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,541 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,178 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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J21 JOE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J21 JOE, 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.

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What year was J21 JOE registered?

J21 JOE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is J21 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 JOE shows 12 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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