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M3 HCL

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 69,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 67,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 58,362 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 55,614 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 55,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,755 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 34,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre perished

tyre valves perished

Fail 22 Jul 2015 26,684 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HCL is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M3 HCL, 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 M3 HCL registered?

M3 HCL is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is M3 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HCL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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