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M77 GLL

2012 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,236 mi
Last recorded64,236 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 GLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 64,236 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 64,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 59,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low center...... 265\35\19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 55,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,474 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 52,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,813 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,876 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,105 miles

rear pads low discs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 40,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inside edge

rear pads low discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,465 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,403 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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M77 GLL is a 2012 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M77 GLL, 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 M77 GLL registered?

M77 GLL is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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