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M31 TDE

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,570 mi
Last recorded95,570 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 TDE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 94,551 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,101 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Offside Rear tyre close to limits

Fail 27 Jan 2022 89,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Offside Rear tyre close to limits

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 60,421 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 44,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,630 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 TDE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TDE, 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 M31 TDE registered?

M31 TDE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is M31 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 TDE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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