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L3 XWM

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,779 mi
Last recorded55,779 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 55,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 54,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 48,513 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 46,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,087 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,229 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,738 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 XWM 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 XWM, 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 L3 XWM registered?

L3 XWM is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is L3 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 XWM 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.

Does L3 XWM have outstanding finance?

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