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LB12 KMZ

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,515 mi
Last recorded27,515 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 KMZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 27,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,918 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 22,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 20,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 19,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 18,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 15,979 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 12,272 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,631 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,526 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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LB12 KMZ is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc 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 LB12 KMZ, 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 LB12 KMZ registered?

LB12 KMZ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is LB12 KMZ safe to buy?

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