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LS62 XFO

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,973 mi
Last recorded21,973 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 XFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 21,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 21,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 19,464 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 18,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing Uneven and 'Feathered' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing Uneven and 'Feathered' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 17,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 17,087 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 16,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 14,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,119 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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LS62 XFO is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LS62 XFO, 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 LS62 XFO?

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What year was LS62 XFO registered?

LS62 XFO is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is LS62 XFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 XFO shows 11 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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