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M3 MBX

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,270 mi
Last recorded44,270 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 42,366 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 41,236 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 41,180 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,138 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 40,138 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 34,970 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 30,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 25,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 19,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,658 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 MBX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

M3 MBX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is M3 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 MBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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