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M3 JOV

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,177 mi
Last recorded29,177 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 29,177 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 27,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 26,037 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 25,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 24,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 23,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,570 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 20,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 17,548 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 14,337 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 JOV is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

M3 JOV is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is M3 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 JOV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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