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L3 UAW

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,144 mi
Last recorded69,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 UAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 69,144 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 58,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 57,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 52,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,238 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,906 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,996 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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L3 UAW 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 L3 UAW, 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 L3 UAW registered?

L3 UAW is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is L3 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 UAW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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