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ML12 JBX

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,336 mi
Last recorded81,336 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 JBX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,336 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,084 miles

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,445 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 64,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray and body covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2019 60,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,194 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 55,178 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,839 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 27,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,999 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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ML12 JBX is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML12 JBX, 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 ML12 JBX registered?

ML12 JBX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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