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S8 YSC

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,410 mi
Last recorded63,410 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 YSC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 63,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 61,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,082 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,359 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 53,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre to rear joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 49,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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 YSC is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 S8 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

S8 YSC is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is S8 YSC safe to buy?

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