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SC12 YYL

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,342 mi
Last recorded63,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 YYL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 61,530 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 58,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower headlight washer jet has fluid leak

Pass 16 Jul 2022 55,625 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 51,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 49,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 47,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 42,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,621 miles

Front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre has slight wear on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2016 32,597 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 27,599 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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SC12 YYL is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SC12 YYL, 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 SC12 YYL registered?

SC12 YYL is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SC12 YYL safe to buy?

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