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RO62 YEF

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,833 mi
Last recorded61,833 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 YEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 61,833 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 58,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,845 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,843 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,622 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,679 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,154 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,090 miles

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2.5-3mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 14,088 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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RO62 YEF is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RO62 YEF, 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 RO62 YEF registered?

RO62 YEF is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is RO62 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 YEF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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