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NV12 LWE

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,194 mi
Last recorded15,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 LWE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 15,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 15,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 14,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 14,799 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 14,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,926 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 9,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NV12 LWE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NV12 LWE, 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 NV12 LWE registered?

NV12 LWE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is NV12 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 LWE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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