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OY12 XEX

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,084 mi
Last recorded71,084 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 XEX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 71,084 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 68,030 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,962 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 62,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 58,039 miles

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

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

Unable to see testable items due to plastic ocvers and large undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,089 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,757 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 40,932 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,460 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,696 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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OY12 XEX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red 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 OY12 XEX, 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 OY12 XEX registered?

OY12 XEX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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