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JA11 SSS

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,104 mi
Last recorded42,104 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA11 SSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,104 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 41,194 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,386 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,718 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 37,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 33,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 25,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 22,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 18,485 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing close to to the legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,971 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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JA11 SSS is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 JA11 SSS, 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 JA11 SSS registered?

JA11 SSS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is JA11 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA11 SSS shows 11 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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