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R26 MTR

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MTR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 61,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 52,387 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 52,387 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 40,355 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 34,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 32,177 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2017 27,794 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 10,345 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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R26 MTR is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R26 MTR, 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 R26 MTR registered?

R26 MTR is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is R26 MTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 MTR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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