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KV12 XVU

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

48,071 mi
Last recorded48,071 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 XVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 46,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 44,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 42,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 39,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,818 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 27,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front screen washers weak

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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KV12 XVU is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc 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 KV12 XVU, 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

How do I check the history of KV12 XVU?

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What year was KV12 XVU registered?

KV12 XVU is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is KV12 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 XVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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