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LY12 FHH

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,541 mi
Last recorded87,541 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 FHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,541 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 76,951 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,941 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 67,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 62,837 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 59,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 15,726 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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LY12 FHH is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LY12 FHH, 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 LY12 FHH registered?

LY12 FHH is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is LY12 FHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY12 FHH shows 13 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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