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MY03 WHU

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,078 mi
Last recorded53,078 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY03 WHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 53,078 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 49,462 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 45,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 42,952 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 39,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 37,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 33,562 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,117 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 21,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 19,747 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 15,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 18,416 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 15,917 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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MY03 WHU is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MY03 WHU, 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 MY03 WHU registered?

MY03 WHU is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is MY03 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY03 WHU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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