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SL62 FFR

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,333 mi
Last recorded16,333 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 FFR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 16,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 16,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 15,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 14,111 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 14,111 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 12,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 10,889 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 8,645 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 5,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 3,498 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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SL62 FFR is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL62 FFR, 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 SL62 FFR registered?

SL62 FFR is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is SL62 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 FFR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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