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K23 BLY

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,431 mi
Last recorded96,431 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 BLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,431 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,273 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,956 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,535 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 72,420 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 66,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 58,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not working (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 52,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,187 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 24,187 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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K23 BLY is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 K23 BLY, 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 K23 BLY registered?

K23 BLY is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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