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M3 YKD

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,470 mi
Last recorded67,470 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YKD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,470 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 64,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 62,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,014 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 YKD is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YKD, 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 M3 YKD registered?

M3 YKD is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is M3 YKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YKD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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