2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · 885 RAD
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 48,118 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
885 RAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 48,118 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
885 RAD Mileage History
- 04/12/202140,111 mi
- 05/12/202242,931 mi+2,820 mi
- 26/01/202445,611 mi+2,680 mi
- 23/04/202547,772 mi+2,161 mi
- 25/03/202648,118 mi+346 mi
Average of roughly 1,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
885 RAD 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 (885 RAD) between December 2021 and March 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.
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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