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SL12 URM

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,424 mi
Last recorded101,424 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 URM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 101,424 miles

Chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 101,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 95,377 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,093 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 87,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 19 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 236/25 19 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,088 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,936 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,007 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 36,005 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SL12 URM is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL12 URM, 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 SL12 URM registered?

SL12 URM is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SL12 URM safe to buy?

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