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PN12 ZZB

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,542 mi
Last recorded63,542 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 ZZB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 63,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 57,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 55,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,400 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2022 53,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread worn out of shape in 1 patch (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2021 51,281 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,145 miles

O/S/R metal brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 39,770 miles

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2018 39,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 21,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,517 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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PN12 ZZB is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PN12 ZZB, 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 PN12 ZZB registered?

PN12 ZZB is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is PN12 ZZB safe to buy?

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