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S3 WEY

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,517 mi
Last recorded34,517 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 WEY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 34,517 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 33,977 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 33,677 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 27,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 24,571 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 24,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 19,307 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 13,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner edges worn

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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S3 WEY is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S3 WEY, 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 S3 WEY registered?

S3 WEY is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is S3 WEY safe to buy?

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