2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · AR12 AND
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 50,618 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR12 AND Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 50,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AR12 AND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (AR12 AND) between November 2021 and March 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.
AR12 AND Mileage History
- 03/11/202147,017 mi
- 29/11/202249,116 mi+2,099 mi
- 14/11/202349,904 mi+788 mi
- 18/03/202550,618 mi+714 mi
Average of roughly 1,068 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
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- 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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