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PL11 UML

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,523 mi
Last recorded71,523 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL11 UML
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 59,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 55,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 55,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,696 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 47,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,191 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the screen in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,244 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 18,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,097 miles

Offside Rear deep cuts evident in tire tread

Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 14,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PL11 UML is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PL11 UML, 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 PL11 UML registered?

PL11 UML is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is PL11 UML safe to buy?

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