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PY61 CVM

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,346 mi
Last recorded74,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 CVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 74,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 70,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 66,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 63,500 miles

minor leak from the differential

Pass 29 May 2021 62,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,113 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn

Sill covers & Undertrays fitted

Windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,989 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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PY61 CVM is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY61 CVM, 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 PY61 CVM registered?

PY61 CVM is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is PY61 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 CVM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY61 CVM have outstanding finance?

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