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M3 VNK

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,266 mi
Last recorded90,266 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VNK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 90,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 90,266 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,579 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 75,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 42,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,213 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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M3 VNK is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

M3 VNK is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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