2012 BMW M34.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2012 BMW M3 is a Petrol vehicle with a 3999cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 79,878.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this BMW M3 (N1 CCK) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2021 and November 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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