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M31 FER

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,050 mi
Last recorded47,050 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 FER
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 47,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 46,977 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 46,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 46,025 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 43,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 38,282 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,131 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 32,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FER is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FER, 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 FER registered?

M31 FER is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is M31 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 FER shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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