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LA02 CAA

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,223 mi
Last recorded73,223 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 CAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,599 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and o/s has a cut but no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,903 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 67,883 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 64,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor hanging loose

driver seat does not slide

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,151 miles

front brake pad warning sensors not connected

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,246 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 56,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,226 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 47,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,925 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,055 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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LA02 CAA is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LA02 CAA, 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 LA02 CAA registered?

LA02 CAA is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is LA02 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 CAA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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