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M3 SJK

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,894 mi
Last recorded75,894 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SJK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,894 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2024 67,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,952 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 38,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 31,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 25,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,261 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 15,360 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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M3 SJK is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M3 SJK, 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 M3 SJK registered?

M3 SJK is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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