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LO61 WXT

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 WXT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 76,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 76,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,006 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 73,874 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 72,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 58,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,531 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 20,615 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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LO61 WXT 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 92.9%.

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 LO61 WXT, 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

How do I check the history of LO61 WXT?

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What year was LO61 WXT registered?

LO61 WXT is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is LO61 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 WXT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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