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R14 NNR

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 NNR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 65,460 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 62,186 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,960 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 56,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 53,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,211 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 50,209 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,385 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,913 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 22,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R14 NNR is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R14 NNR, 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 R14 NNR registered?

R14 NNR is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is R14 NNR safe to buy?

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