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RO12 FZZ

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,499 mi
Last recorded76,499 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 FZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 76,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 74,730 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 73,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,392 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 71,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,619 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 65,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,282 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 58,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,554 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 39,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre low on edges

Pass 4 May 2016 24,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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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RO12 FZZ is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO12 FZZ, 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 RO12 FZZ registered?

RO12 FZZ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is RO12 FZZ safe to buy?

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