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SH62 VNC

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,646 mi
Last recorded58,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 VNC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 58,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sub frame brake pipes corroding under OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear subframe brake pipes corroding under OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low. Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 56,169 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges.

N/s/r tyre tread wearing close to legal limit and worn on edges.

O/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit.

Suspect brake pipes corroded in places unable to inspect fully due to being coated.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 54,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 53,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,242 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,563 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 33,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and cords exposed inner edge 245/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 265/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and misshaped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,295 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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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SH62 VNC is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SH62 VNC, 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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SH62 VNC is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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