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P70 HTO

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,224 mi
Last recorded75,224 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 HTO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 75,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,566 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,291 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,782 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,932 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,896 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,249 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,361 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and tyre treads perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,776 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 26,044 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 26,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,534 miles

Under-trays fitted

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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P70 HTO is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red 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 P70 HTO, 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 P70 HTO registered?

P70 HTO is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is P70 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 HTO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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