2012 BMW M34.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2012 BMW M3 — Petrol, 3999cc. This vehicle has 66,466 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2012 BMW M3 (86 SK), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2022 to January 2026.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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