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M3 BSR

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,749 mi
Last recorded51,749 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BSR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 46,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 45,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,813 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 36,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,594 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,507 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 29,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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M3 BSR is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue 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 M3 BSR, 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

How do I check the history of M3 BSR?

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What year was M3 BSR registered?

M3 BSR is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is M3 BSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BSR 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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