2012 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · AF62 UZE
2012 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 49,405 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF62 UZE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 49,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AF62 UZE MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (AF62 UZE) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AF62 UZE Mileage History
- 06/08/202246,986 mi
- 27/07/202347,864 mi+878 mi
- 26/07/202448,271 mi+407 mi
- 26/07/202549,405 mi+1,134 mi
Average of roughly 814 miles per year across 4 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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