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MP52 PER

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,361 mi
Last recorded37,361 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP52 PER
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 37,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 36,233 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 36,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,252 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,460 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,671 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,105 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 23,685 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 15,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 14,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,092 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,570 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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MP52 PER 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 92.3%.

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 MP52 PER, 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 MP52 PER registered?

MP52 PER is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is MP52 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP52 PER shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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