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LP12 BHV

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,486 mi
Last recorded67,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 BHV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,486 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 61,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 61,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,207 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,630 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,174 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,732 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,814 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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LP12 BHV is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LP12 BHV, 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 LP12 BHV registered?

LP12 BHV is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is LP12 BHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 BHV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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