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M333 CEG

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,331 mi
Last recorded54,331 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 CEG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,331 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 47,832 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 45,653 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 44,061 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 44,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 32,752 miles

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

Under body and sill covers fitted and not allowing fully inspection of some components.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,768 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 25,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,584 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,935 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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M333 CEG 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 76.9%.

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 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 M333 CEG, 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 M333 CEG registered?

M333 CEG is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is M333 CEG safe to buy?

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