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L16 JTW

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,015 mi
Last recorded169,015 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 JTW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 169,015 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 164,005 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 153,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 143,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 135,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 128,673 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 107,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,744 miles

Ofside rear wheel has a cut on tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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L16 JTW is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L16 JTW, 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 L16 JTW registered?

L16 JTW is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is L16 JTW safe to buy?

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