CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK12 DHJ

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 DHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,851 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear differential input seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear brake hose flexi to calipers slightly twisted

Fail 16 Oct 2025 87,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear differential input seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear brake hose flexi to calipers slightly twisted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 67,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

warning light brake pads on ,but 4x brake pads and discs ,replace to new

Fail 14 May 2022 66,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

warning light brake pads on ,but 4x brake pads and discs ,replace to new

Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 44,700 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 30,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,673 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,373 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,984 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK12 DHJ is a 2012 BMW M3 in White 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 PK12 DHJ, 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

How do I check the history of PK12 DHJ?

You can check the full history of PK12 DHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK12 DHJ registered?

PK12 DHJ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is PK12 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 DHJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK12 DHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK12 DHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.