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MW12 JKU

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 JKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,761 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 65,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 57,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,629 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 54,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread pattern on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,162 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,118 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,255 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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MW12 JKU is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JKU, 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 MW12 JKU registered?

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

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