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R444 EMX

2012 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,969 mi
Last recorded73,969 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 EMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,969 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 70,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,294 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 64,294 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,273 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 58,273 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 52,062 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 52,062 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,784 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,340 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 12,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R444 EMX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R444 EMX, 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 R444 EMX registered?

R444 EMX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is R444 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 EMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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