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JOM 5S

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,514 mi
Last recorded90,514 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOM 5S
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 90,514 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 89,614 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 89,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 88,347 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 88,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35r19 mich sport 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35r19 mich sport 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,206 miles

offside rear brake pipe swollen

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,263 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,670 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 62,043 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,640 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 29,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JOM 5S is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JOM 5S, 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 JOM 5S registered?

JOM 5S is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is JOM 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOM 5S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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