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LN12 SHJ

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,019 mi
Last recorded107,019 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 SHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,019 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,968 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,551 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,867 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,459 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,887 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 16,061 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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LN12 SHJ is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LN12 SHJ, 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 LN12 SHJ registered?

LN12 SHJ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is LN12 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 SHJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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