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MV12 UPW

2012 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,056 mi
Last recorded37,056 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 UPW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,056 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 37,056 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 35,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 34,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 30,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,218 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 27,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 24,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 20,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,058 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,643 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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MV12 UPW is a 2012 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 MV12 UPW, 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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What year was MV12 UPW registered?

MV12 UPW is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MV12 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 UPW 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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