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LB61 DJD

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,974 mi
Last recorded51,974 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 DJD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 51,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 46,235 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 43,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,483 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2022 40,368 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2021 37,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,165 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,131 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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LB61 DJD 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 92.3%.

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 LB61 DJD, 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 LB61 DJD registered?

LB61 DJD is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is LB61 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 DJD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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