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OV62 JZM

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 JZM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 74,909 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 74,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel contacting arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 70,254 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 68,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 59,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 55,475 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 52,941 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 47,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,397 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 45,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 43,269 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,080 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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OV62 JZM is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV62 JZM, 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 OV62 JZM registered?

OV62 JZM is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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