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LJ12 RUN

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,390 mi
Last recorded52,390 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 RUN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 52,390 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 50,328 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 50,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 47,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,698 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 43,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Feb 2018 33,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,295 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 24,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,835 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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LJ12 RUN is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ12 RUN, 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 LJ12 RUN registered?

LJ12 RUN is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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