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MX12 HSZ

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,845 mi
Last recorded32,845 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 HSZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 32,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 32,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 31,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 31,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 31,161 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 17,612 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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MX12 HSZ is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MX12 HSZ, 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 MX12 HSZ registered?

MX12 HSZ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is MX12 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX12 HSZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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