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M3 UUC

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,713 mi
Last recorded44,713 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UUC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 44,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 43,898 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 42,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,646 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,417 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,453 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,793 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 32,774 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 28,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,438 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,120 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 UUC is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red 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 UUC, 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

How do I check the history of M3 UUC?

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What year was M3 UUC registered?

M3 UUC is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is M3 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UUC 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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