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L12 CHJ

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,418 mi
Last recorded72,418 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 CHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,990 miles

Front Lower bumper trim loose both sides

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 65,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower bumper trim loose both sides

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,567 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,248 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 43,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on both edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deviod of tread on both edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 33,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on both edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deviod of tread on both edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,031 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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L12 CHJ is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L12 CHJ, 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 L12 CHJ registered?

L12 CHJ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is L12 CHJ safe to buy?

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