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M31 ATJ

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,080 mi
Last recorded66,080 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 ATJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 66,080 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 65,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 64,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (michelin 265/35/19 98y xl) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (Michelin 265/35/19 98y xl) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 53,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,508 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 44,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached offside front lower arm the bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2018 43,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,736 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,291 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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M31 ATJ 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 M31 ATJ, 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 M31 ATJ registered?

M31 ATJ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is M31 ATJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 ATJ 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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