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PE62 AEW

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,085 mi
Last recorded77,085 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 AEW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 77,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,117 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 66,162 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,294 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 50,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 47,534 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,689 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,415 miles

Nearside Wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 19,101 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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PE62 AEW is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE62 AEW, 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 PE62 AEW registered?

PE62 AEW is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is PE62 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 AEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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