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L23 AMJ

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,315 mi
Last recorded44,315 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 AMJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 44,315 miles

slight feathering to both front tyres on inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2026 44,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

slight feathering to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2025 39,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,729 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 36,292 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,275 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Nov 2018 36,266 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,013 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,677 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,265 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,202 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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L23 AMJ is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black 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 L23 AMJ, 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 L23 AMJ registered?

L23 AMJ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is L23 AMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 AMJ 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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