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MW12 HYR

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,484 mi
Last recorded60,484 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 HYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 60,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 56,372 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 56,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,290 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,956 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 40,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 33,995 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,564 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer edges of tread bald

Offside Front inner and outer edges of tread bald

Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,021 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 22,878 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure & aim to high (1.7.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges,Advise alignment check.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,996 miles

Advise alignment check

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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MW12 HYR is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW12 HYR, 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 MW12 HYR registered?

MW12 HYR is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is MW12 HYR safe to buy?

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