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LB12 GVG

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,502 mi
Last recorded95,502 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,502 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2022 60,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,312 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front worn inner edge

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,727 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slight inner edge wear

Pass 26 Jun 2017 23,221 miles

undertray/engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2017 23,221 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

undertray/engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,150 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

child seats fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 12,259 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 12,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LB12 GVG is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB12 GVG, 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 LB12 GVG registered?

LB12 GVG is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is LB12 GVG safe to buy?

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