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M31 DCT

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,453 mi
Last recorded73,453 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 73,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 70,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,724 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 36,912 miles

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 6 May 2019 35,855 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar end link slightly misshapen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,255 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar end link slightly mishapen

Fail 15 Mar 2018 30,232 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

E.M.L.on

Nearside Front anti-roll bar end link slightly mishapen

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,204 miles

Nearside tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Offside tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

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 DCT 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 DCT, 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 DCT registered?

M31 DCT is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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