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KW12 SWO

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,047 mi
Last recorded51,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 SWO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 51,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside front seatbelt retracting action stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 49,134 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside front seatbelt retracting action stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 49,131 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside rear brake noise when wheel rotated

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,362 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel binding when rotated by hand

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,228 miles

bulb fault warning lamp comes on dash but all lamps work

n/s/r brakes squeal

n/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,227 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 46,227 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,963 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,226 miles

advisory // plastic over sills fitted

advisory // under tray / engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 17,353 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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KW12 SWO is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW12 SWO, 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 KW12 SWO registered?

KW12 SWO is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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