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M21 HLT

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,145 mi
Last recorded46,145 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 HLT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 46,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 43,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 42,280 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 39,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 38,960 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Fail 6 Aug 2021 38,960 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,784 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,029 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undeshields

Pass 29 Dec 2018 34,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,602 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 23,384 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,008 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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M21 HLT 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 92.3%.

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 M21 HLT, 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 M21 HLT registered?

M21 HLT is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is M21 HLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 HLT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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