2012 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · AV12 WEO
2012 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2012. Recorded mileage 75,316 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3246cc
AV12 WEO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 75,316 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: Average
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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.
AV12 WEO Mileage History
- 08/07/202271,321 mi
- 17/07/202373,500 mi+2,179 mi
- 22/07/202474,821 mi+1,321 mi
- 28/07/202575,316 mi+495 mi
Average of roughly 1,308 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AV12 WEO 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 (AV12 WEO) between July 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.
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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