2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · 86 SK
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 66,466 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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86 SK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 66,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
86 SK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (86 SK) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
86 SK Mileage History
- 22/01/202264,853 mi
- 02/01/202365,253 mi+400 mi
- 26/01/202465,859 mi+606 mi
- 24/01/202566,329 mi+470 mi
- 16/01/202666,466 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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