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M31 UAY

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,591 mi
Last recorded84,591 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 84,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,228 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 78,115 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 70,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 58,440 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 45,695 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 45,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,517 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 31,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,218 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,118 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 UAY is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M31 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

M31 UAY is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is M31 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 UAY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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