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M3 KPY

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,429 mi
Last recorded82,429 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 82,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 75,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 71,742 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,777 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,573 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,317 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 31,543 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 KPY 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 92.9%.

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 KPY, 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 M3 KPY registered?

M3 KPY is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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