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KU12 LAE

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 LAE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 61,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 60,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 55,009 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 52,312 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 50,638 miles

brake pad warning on however rear pads at an acceptable thickness

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,765 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,279 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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KU12 LAE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KU12 LAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU12 LAE registered?

KU12 LAE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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