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MJ12 OCS

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,359 mi
Last recorded68,359 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 OCS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 68,359 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 67,396 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,756 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 58,410 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,370 miles

Central under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 42,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 40,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,146 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,256 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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MJ12 OCS is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 MJ12 OCS, 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 MJ12 OCS registered?

MJ12 OCS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is MJ12 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 OCS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ12 OCS have outstanding finance?

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