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SA10 ONM

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,901 mi
Last recorded89,901 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 ONM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 89,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,844 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 87,844 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,426 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin in about 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,931 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,032 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 62,192 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,759 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,386 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,339 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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SA10 ONM is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SA10 ONM, 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 SA10 ONM registered?

SA10 ONM is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is SA10 ONM safe to buy?

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