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S888 ASD

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,049 mi
Last recorded73,049 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 ASD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,049 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,331 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 69,331 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under protection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 53,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,389 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 51,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm and BALD INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner and outer edges edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,172 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,880 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S888 ASD is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S888 ASD, 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 S888 ASD registered?

S888 ASD is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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