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K88 PEJ

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,836 mi
Last recorded77,836 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 PEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,836 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 77,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,431 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 53,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,913 miles

brake test by decelerometer 72% service brake 21% handbrake

road wheels to be removed for further brake inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring various components

Pass 4 May 2016 33,562 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,120 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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K88 PEJ is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K88 PEJ, 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 K88 PEJ registered?

K88 PEJ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is K88 PEJ safe to buy?

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