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LS12 UGY

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,133 mi
Last recorded108,133 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 UGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 96,020 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 94,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,487 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,487 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,592 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 72,556 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 72,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2018 63,513 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 23,892 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 23,892 miles

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

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

O/S/F Tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,910 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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LS12 UGY is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS12 UGY, 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 LS12 UGY registered?

LS12 UGY is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LS12 UGY safe to buy?

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