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KN12 WKA

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,092 mi
Last recorded50,092 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 WKA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 48,862 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 47,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 45,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 42,888 miles

Under tray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear differential corroded

Track rod ends corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Dec 2021 42,887 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear differential corroded

Track rod ends corroded but not seriously weakened

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 39,395 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 35,458 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 35,420 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 32,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 29,211 miles

both rear and nearside front tyre close to tread limis

Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,439 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 18,842 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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KN12 WKA is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KN12 WKA, 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 KN12 WKA registered?

KN12 WKA is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is KN12 WKA safe to buy?

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