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S8 DWM

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,111 mi
Last recorded53,111 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 53,111 miles

Both the Front and Rear tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 44,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,877 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,042 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 30,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,150 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 24,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,657 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,398 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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S8 DWM is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S8 DWM, 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 S8 DWM registered?

S8 DWM is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is S8 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 DWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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