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KN12 YGC

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,015 mi
Last recorded102,015 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 YGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,443 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,130 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,779 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,992 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre as marked ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,363 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 49,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,356 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 49,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,878 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 YGC is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

KN12 YGC is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is KN12 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 YGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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