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RJ12 VSP

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 VSP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Dec 2019 74,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,331 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,314 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre appears soft

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,608 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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RJ12 VSP is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RJ12 VSP, 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 RJ12 VSP registered?

RJ12 VSP is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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