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SHZ 1000

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,909 mi
Last recorded88,909 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 1000
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,125 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 59,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,577 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 48,577 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,173 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 40,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 31,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 23,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2016 21,164 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,463 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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SHZ 1000 is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SHZ 1000, 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 SHZ 1000 registered?

SHZ 1000 is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is SHZ 1000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 1000 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHZ 1000 have outstanding finance?

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