2012 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · 13 BU
2012 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 48,323 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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13 BU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 48,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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13 BU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (13 BU) between June 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
13 BU Mileage History
- 11/06/202441,713 mi
- 11/07/202548,323 mi+6,610 mi
Average of roughly 6,112 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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 FailureSerious
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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