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SP12 VUM

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,910 mi
Last recorded92,910 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VUM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 92,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,488 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 91,455 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,122 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 84,043 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,920 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 72,920 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 56,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,067 miles

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

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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SP12 VUM is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP12 VUM, 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 SP12 VUM registered?

SP12 VUM is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SP12 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 VUM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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