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M33 ADH

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

28,231 mi
Last recorded28,231 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 ADH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 28,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 27,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 26,892 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 22,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 16,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,748 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 16,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 16,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 15,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2017 15,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,343 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 8,694 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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M33 ADH is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc 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 M33 ADH, 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 M33 ADH registered?

M33 ADH is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is M33 ADH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 ADH 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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