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N21 SWH

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 SWH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 77,441 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 72,319 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 62,581 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 56,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,013 miles

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

center exhaust chaffing heatshield

Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,212 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 42,143 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,868 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 25,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 13,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N21 SWH is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N21 SWH, 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 N21 SWH registered?

N21 SWH is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is N21 SWH safe to buy?

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