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N22 DYE

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,011 mi
Last recorded39,011 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 DYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 39,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 34,167 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 34,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,369 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Aug 2023 32,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 5 Aug 2022 30,321 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,203 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,851 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 25,906 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 21,120 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

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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N22 DYE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N22 DYE, 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 N22 DYE registered?

N22 DYE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is N22 DYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 DYE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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