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M300 GAR

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,479 mi
Last recorded115,479 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 GAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 115,479 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 109,421 miles

Underbody Covers/Trays Fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2025 109,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Underbody Covers/Trays Fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,364 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 104,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,400 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,783 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,988 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 60,907 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely binding (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 43,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 30,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,659 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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M300 GAR is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc 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 M300 GAR, 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 M300 GAR registered?

M300 GAR is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is M300 GAR safe to buy?

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