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M3 OEU

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 54,630 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 52,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 50,840 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 50,406 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 49,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 42,729 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 40,968 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 39,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,329 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 35,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,357 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 OEU is a 2012 BMW M3 in White 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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

M3 OEU is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is M3 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OEU 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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