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HK12 AXA

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,419 mi
Last recorded83,419 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 AXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 83,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,822 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,143 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,151 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,989 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,120 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,107 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,460 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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HK12 AXA is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HK12 AXA, 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 HK12 AXA registered?

HK12 AXA is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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