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KN61 RZF

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,713 mi
Last recorded106,713 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 RZF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,713 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 102,514 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 101,459 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,577 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,606 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 85,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,481 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,000 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,943 miles

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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KN61 RZF is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red 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 KN61 RZF, 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 KN61 RZF registered?

KN61 RZF is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for KN61 RZF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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