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PE62 HLD

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,929 mi
Last recorded69,929 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 HLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,615 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 66,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 64,556 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,734 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,608 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 52,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,362 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 27,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,925 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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PE62 HLD is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLD, 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 PE62 HLD registered?

PE62 HLD is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is PE62 HLD safe to buy?

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