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OR05 SLS

2012 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,622 mi
Last recorded50,622 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOR05 SLS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 50,622 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,323 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 47,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 43,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,716 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 39,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,692 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres starting to wear in edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 33,838 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,176 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (not leaking and not repairable)

Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,793 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 23,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 163,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 15,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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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OR05 SLS is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OR05 SLS, 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 OR05 SLS registered?

OR05 SLS is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is OR05 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OR05 SLS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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