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LO12 GBE

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,211 mi
Last recorded49,211 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 GBE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off and 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off and 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted dent in both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 47,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in treads and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 42,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 33,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,153 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 21,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 10,869 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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LO12 GBE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue 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 LO12 GBE, 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 LO12 GBE registered?

LO12 GBE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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