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MF12 UKX

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,223 mi
Last recorded61,223 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 UKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,223 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 61,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,544 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner edge of tread /showing signs of cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (rear brakes) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,104 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 55,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (offside front and nearside front) (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,132 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 46,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,168 miles

front tyres worn on edges and rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MF12 UKX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MF12 UKX, 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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MF12 UKX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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