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RO55 PAX

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,371 mi
Last recorded96,371 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 PAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 96,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning on dash but pads ok

Pass 9 Dec 2024 91,501 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,974 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 86,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,768 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,178 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 57,538 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 39,330 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 39,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,944 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 24,144 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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RO55 PAX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RO55 PAX, 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 RO55 PAX registered?

RO55 PAX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is RO55 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO55 PAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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