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PS12 MPS

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,313 mi
Last recorded41,313 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS12 MPS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 41,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 41,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,228 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,162 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,732 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 40,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 40,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,340 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 38,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,022 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,660 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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PS12 MPS 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 PS12 MPS, 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 PS12 MPS registered?

PS12 MPS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is PS12 MPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS12 MPS 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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