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NA12 LNT

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,979 mi
Last recorded99,979 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 LNT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 98,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,604 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,415 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,060 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,717 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 57,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,105 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 47,105 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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NA12 LNT is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NA12 LNT, 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 NA12 LNT registered?

NA12 LNT is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NA12 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 LNT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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