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S16 OCS

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,996 mi
Last recorded58,996 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 OCS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 58,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 58,636 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 57,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,884 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,313 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,770 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,324 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,811 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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S16 OCS is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S16 OCS, 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 S16 OCS registered?

S16 OCS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is S16 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 OCS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S16 OCS have outstanding finance?

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