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LV12 PXR

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,328 mi
Last recorded47,328 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 PXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 44,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 42,748 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input shaft oil seal leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 38,143 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2019 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm in centre tread and worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread in centre MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 32,024 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 31,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 30,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 20,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 8,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LV12 PXR is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LV12 PXR, 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 LV12 PXR registered?

LV12 PXR is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is LV12 PXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 PXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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