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M3 HTP

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,971 miles

Brake pad wear warning on dash

Front Hydraulic hose behind front bumper heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,464 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,998 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,680 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,201 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,411 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,205 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 59,180 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,264 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,052 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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M3 HTP is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

M3 HTP is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is M3 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HTP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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